Downstream lambda sensor signal error
- Make
- Lancia
- Model
- Ypsilon Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2003–2011
- Section
- Examiner › Downstream lambda sensor signal error
DOWNSTREAM LAMBDA SENSOR SIGNAL ERROR
The diagnostic equipment signals the following error: Downstream Lambda signal
| Results of the tests | ||||
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECKS | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Connect the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or Examiner Plus) and record the errors and environmental parameters. Check for the 'Downstream Lambda signal' error only | End of diagnosis | The 'Upstream Lambda signal' error is present | Continue according to the instructions for the See table Z56 UPSTREAM LAMBDA SENSOR SIGNAL ERROR | |
| The 'Mixture strength' error is present | Continue according to the instructions for the See table Z50 MIXTURE STRENGTH ERROR | |||
| 'Misfire' error present | Continue according to the instructions for the See table Z53 MISFIRE ERROR | |||
| The 'Downstream Lambda signal' and/or 'Catalyzer ' errors are present | Continue to Step 1 | |||
| Other errors are present | Identify and eliminate the cause of the anomaly. Continue to Step 8 | |||
| 1 | ERROR DETAIL CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
Check the detail of the 'Downstream Lambda signal' error In particular, check that it is not 'Open circuit or short circuit to earth' | Continue to Step 3 | The detail is 'Open circuit or short circuit to earth' | Continue to Step 2 | |
| 2 | INTAKE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM LEAKAGE CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
Check the exhaust system visually and by listening In particular, check that there are no leaks from the head outlet to the downstream Lambda sensor | Continue to Step 3 | There are leaks | Eliminate the leaks from the exhaust system, if necessary, replace the components involved | |
| 3 | DOWNSTREAM LAMBDA SENSOR SWITCHING CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
Use a tester to cancel the errors in the control unit. Road test the vehicle and check the activation of the 2nd closed loop using the diagnostic equipment | Continue to Step 4 | The activation does not take place (or the signal does not switch) | Continue to Step 6 | |
| 4 | LAMBDA SENSOR WIRING CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check the downstream Lambda sensor wiring, checking that there are no false contacts See E5030 PETROL ENGINE ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT | Continue to Step 5 | There are false contacts | Restore correct connections. If necessary, replace the defective components Continue to Step 8 | |
| 5 | ECU SOFTWARE CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check that the engine management control unit software calibration is updated | Continue to Step 8 | The control unit calibration is not updated | Reprogramme the engine management control unit. Continue to Step 8 | |
| 6 | LAMBDA SENSOR/ECU INPUT WIRING CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check the wiring for the downstream Lambda sensor input wiring in the ECU, checking that there are no short circuits to the supply or earth, open circuits or false contacts See E5030 PETROL ENGINE ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT | Continue to Step 7 | There are faulty connections | Restore correct connections. If necessary, replace the defective components Continue to Step 8 | |
| 7 | REPLACING DOWNSTREAM LAMBDA SENSOR | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Replace the downstream Lambda sensor Op. 1080B60 | Continue to Step 8 | |||
| 8 | ERROR CANCELLING AND CHECKING | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
Use a tester to cancel the errors in the control unit. Road test the vehicle and check that the error does not occur again | Continue to Step 9 | The fault persists, it is the first time that this step has been reached and the Lambda sensor has not yet been replaced | Continue to Step 0 | |
| The fault persists, but it is the second time that this step has been reached, or the Lambda sensor has already been replaced | Contact Technical Support for further information on the problem | |||
| 9 | CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check that the fault is no longer present | End of diagnosis | |||
The diagnostic equipment signals the following error: Downstream Lambda signal
| Results of the tests | ||||
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECKS | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Connect the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or Examiner Plus) and record the errors and environmental parameters. Check for the 'Downstream Lambda signal' error only | End of diagnosis | The 'Upstream Lambda signal' error is present | Continue according to the instructions for the See table Z56 UPSTREAM LAMBDA SENSOR SIGNAL ERROR | |
| The 'Mixture strength' error is present | Continue according to the instructions for the See table Z50 MIXTURE STRENGTH ERROR | |||
| 'Misfire' error present | Continue according to the instructions for the See table Z53 MISFIRE ERROR | |||
| The 'Downstream Lambda signal' and/or 'Catalyzer ' errors are present | Continue to Step 1 | |||
| Other errors are present | Identify and eliminate the cause of the anomaly. Continue to Step 8 | |||
| 1 | ERROR DETAIL CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
Check the detail of the 'Downstream Lambda signal' error In particular, check that it is not 'Below minimum limit' | Continue to Step 3 | The detail is 'Below lower limit' with error P0136 | Continue to Step 2 | |
| 2 | INTAKE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM LEAKAGE CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
Check the exhaust system visually and by listening In particular, check that there are no leaks from the head outlet to the downstream Lambda sensor | Continue to Step 3 | There are leaks | Eliminate the leaks from the exhaust system, if necessary, replace the components involved | |
| 3 | DOWNSTREAM LAMBDA SENSOR SWITCHING CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
Use a tester to cancel the errors in the control unit. Road test the vehicle and check the activation of the 2nd closed loop using the diagnostic equipment | Continue to Step 4 | The activation does not take place (or the signal does not switch) | Continue to Step 6 | |
| 4 | LAMBDA SENSOR WIRING CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check the downstream Lambda sensor wiring, checking that there are no false contacts See E5030 PETROL ENGINE ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT | Continue to Step 5 | There are false contacts | Restore correct connections. If necessary, replace the defective components Continue to Step 8 | |
| 5 | ECU SOFTWARE CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check that the engine management control unit software calibration is updated | Continue to Step 8 | The control unit calibration is not updated | Reprogramme the engine management control unit. Continue to Step 8 | |
| 6 | LAMBDA SENSOR/ECU INPUT WIRING CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check the wiring for the downstream Lambda sensor input wiring in the ECU, checking that there are no short circuits to the supply or earth, open circuits or false contacts See E5030 PETROL ENGINE ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT | Continue to Step 7 | There are faulty connections | Restore correct connections. If necessary, replace the defective components Continue to Step 8 | |
| 7 | REPLACING DOWNSTREAM LAMBDA SENSOR | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Replace the downstream Lambda sensor Op. 1080B60 | Continue to Step 8 | |||
| 8 | ERROR CANCELLING AND CHECKING | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
Use a tester to cancel the errors in the control unit. Road test the vehicle and check that the error does not occur again | Continue to Step 9 | The fault persists, it is the first time that this step has been reached and the Lambda sensor has not yet been replaced | Continue to Step 0 | |
| The fault persists, but it is the second time that this step has been reached, or the Lambda sensor has already been replaced | Contact Technical Support for further information on the problem | |||
| 9 | CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check that the fault is no longer present | End of diagnosis | |||
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