need problem description for 2001 LW300 code P0050 diagnostics

Discussion in 'Saturn L-series' started by Tuneup, Jun 24, 2005.

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    Tuneup Guest

     
    Tuneup, Jun 24, 2005
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    Oppie Guest

    http://www.regalgs.org/obd2.htm
    DTC P0050 HO2S Heater Circuit Bank 2 Sensor 1

    Past that, I have few clues how to proceed. It is a heated O2 sensor (bank 2
    is closest to firewall?) not sure whether sensor 1 is the upstream or
    downstream sensor. Check that the heater connection has continuity.

    Easy way to reset all the codes is to pull the controls B+ fuse in the
    under-hood fuse block for 20 seconds. reset the codes and see if it comes
    back.

    Oppie
    ('01 LW300)
     
    Oppie, Jun 24, 2005
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    Tuneup Guest

    Thx oppie and thx for the link that'll help out with future codes
     
    Tuneup, Jun 25, 2005
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    blah blah Guest

    DCT P0050

    Circuit Description

    The heated oxygen (HO2S) bank 2 sensor 1 is threaded into the cylinder
    2, 4, 6 exhaust manifold (cylinders 2, 4, 6 are closest to radiator).
    The sensor is equipped with a heater element to decrease the amount of
    time required to enter closed loop fuel control. The ECM controls the
    heater by pulsing circuit 551 to ground. When the heater is commanded
    Off (circuit not grounded), the voltage level at the ECM should be high
    (ignition voltage). When the heater is commanded On (circuit grounded),
    the voltage level at the ECM should be low. The ECM heater feedback
    circuit uses a pull-up voltage (1.6-3.6 volts), which allows the ECM to
    individually differentiate between an open, short to ground or short to
    voltage. DTC P0050 will set if the ECM detects an open heater control
    circuit when the engine is running.
     
    blah blah, Jun 25, 2005
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