DTC 13

Code 13 - Oxygen (O2) Sensor Circuit (Open Circuit):

Wiring Diagram For Code 13 - Oxygen (O2) Sensor Circuit (Open Circuit):

CODE 13 - OXYGEN (O2) SENSOR CIRCUIT (OPEN CIRCUIT)

Circuit Description:

The ECM supplies a voltage of about .45 volt between terminals "D7" and "D6". (If measured with a 10 megohm digital voltmeter, this may read as low as .32 volt.) The Oxygen (O2) sensor varies the voltage within a range of about 1 volt if the exhaust is rich, down through about .01 volt if exhaust is lean.

The sensor is like an open circuit and produces no voltage when it is below 315~C (600~F). An open sensor circuit or cold sensor causes "Open Loop" operation.


Test Description: Numbers below refer to circled numbers on the diagnostic chart.

1. Code 13 will set:

^ No Code 21 or Code 22
^ Coolant temperature above 70~C (158~F)
^ At least 2 minutes engine time after start
^ Oxygen (O2) signal voltage steady between .35 and .55 volt.
^ Throttle position sensor signal above 5% (about .3 volt above closed throttle voltage).
^ All conditions must be met for about 60 seconds.
If the conditions for a Code 13 exist, the system will not go "Closed Loop."

2. This will determine if the sensor is at fault or the wiring or ECM is the cause of the Code 13.



3. In doing this test, use only a high impedance digital volt ohm meter. This test checks the continuity of CKT 412 and CKT 413. If CKT 413 is open, the ECM voltage on CKT 412 will be over .6 volt (600 mv).

Diagnostic Aids:

Normal "Scan" voltage varies between 100 mv to 999 mv (.1 and 1.0 volt), while in "Closed Loop." Code 13 sets in one minute, if voltage remains between .35 and .55 volt, but the system will go "Open Loop" in about 15 seconds.

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