DTC P0132. Chevrolet Impala 2006

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2006 🢒 Impala 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 5.3L 🢒 DTC P0132

Circuit Description

Heated oxygen sensors (HO2S) are used for fuel control and post catalyst monitoring. Each HO2S compares the oxygen content of the surrounding air with the oxygen content in the exhaust stream. The HO2S must reach operating temperature to provide an accurate voltage signal. Heating elements inside the HO2S minimize the time required for the sensors to reach operating temperature. The engine control module (ECM) supplies the HO2S with a reference, or bias, voltage of about 450 mV. When the engine is first started the ECM operates in Open Loop, ignoring the HO2S voltage signal. Once the HO2S reaches operating temperature and Closed Loop is achieved, the HO2S generates a voltage within a range of 0-1,000 mV that fluctuates above and below bias voltage. High HO2S voltage indicates a rich exhaust stream. Low HO2S voltage indicates a lean exhaust stream. If the ECM detects an HO2S voltage that stays above a specified value, DTC P0132 sets for HO2S sensor 1.

DTC Descriptors

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC P0132 HO2S Circuit High Voltage Sensor 1

Conditions for Running the DTC

Rich Test Enable

•	DTCs P0101, P0102, P0103, P0106, P0107, P0108, P0112, P0113, P0117, P0118, P0120, P0121, P0122, P0123, P0128, P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, P0206, P0207, P0208, P0220, P0442, P0443, P0446, P0449, P0455, P0496, P1258, P1516, P2101, P2135, P2176 are not set.

•	The Loop Status parameter is closed.

•	The Ignition 1 Signal parameter is between 10-18 volts.

•	The Fuel Tank Level Remaining parameter is more than 10 percent.

•	The TP Indicated Angle parameter is between 3-70 percent more than the value observed at idle.

•	The above conditions are met for 2 seconds.

•	This diagnostic runs continuously when the above conditions are met.

Decel Fuel Cutoff Test Enable

•	DTCs P0101, P0102, P0103, P0106, P0107, P0108, P0112, P0113, P0117, P0118, P0120, P0121, P0122, P0123, P0128, P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, P0206, P0207, P0208, P0220, P0442, P0443, P0446, P0449, P0455, P0496, P1258, P1516, P2101, P2135, P2176 are not set.

•	The Loop Status parameter is closed.

•	The Ignition 1 Signal parameter is between 10-18 volts.

•	The Fuel Tank Level Remaining parameter is more than 10 percent.

•	The Engine Run Time parameter is more than 30 seconds.

•	The Decel Fuel Cutoff parameter is active for more than 2 seconds.

•	This diagnostic runs continuously when the above conditions are met.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

Rich Test

The ECM detects that the affected HO2S voltage parameter is more than 1,050 mV for 48 seconds.

Decel Fuel Cutoff Test

The ECM detects that the affected HO2S voltage parameter is more than 540 mV for 5 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

•	The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the second consecutive ignition cycle that the diagnostic runs and fails.

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The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The first time the diagnostic fails, the control module stores this information in the Failure Records. If the diagnostic reports a failure on the second consecutive ignition cycle, the control module records the operating conditions at the time of the failure. The control module writes the operating conditions to the Freeze Frame and updates the Failure Records.

•	The control module commands the Loop Status open.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

•	The control module turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 3 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail.

•	A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.

•	A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic.

•	Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool.

Test Description

The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.

If the voltage is varying above and below the specified range, the condition is not present.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

Schematic Reference: Engine Controls Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Engine Controls Connector End Views or Engine Control Module Connector End Views

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

Start the engine.
Allow the engine to reach operating temperature. Refer to Scan Tool Data List .
Observe the affected HO2S voltage parameter with a scan tool.

Is the HO2S voltage parameter varying above and below the specified range?

300-600 mV

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

Observe the Freeze Frame/Failure Records for this DTC.
Turn OFF the ignition for 30 seconds.
Start the engine.
Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records.

Did the DTC fail this ignition?

Go to Step 4

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Turn OFF the ignition.
Disconnect the affected heated oxygen sensor (HO2S).
Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
Observe the HO2S voltage parameter with a scan tool.

Is the HO2S voltage parameter within the specified range?

400-500 mV

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

Connect a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the high signal circuit of the HO2S harness connector on the engine harness side and a good ground.
Observe the HO2S voltage parameter with a scan tool.

Is the HO2S voltage parameter less than the specified value?

100 mV

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

Test the HO2S high signal circuit for a short to the HO2S heater low control circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing , Wiring Repairs , and Heated Oxygen Sensor Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 10

Remove the jumper wire from the previous step.
Connect a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the high signal circuit of the HO2S harness connector on the engine harness side and the low signal circuit of the HO2S harness connector on the engine harness side.
Observe the HO2S voltage parameter with a scan tool.

Is the HO2S voltage parameter less than the specified value?

100 mV

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 11

Test the HO2S high signal circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing , Wiring Repairs , and Heated Oxygen Sensor Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 14

Test the HO2S low signal circuit for a short to the HO2S heater low control circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing , Wiring Repairs , and Heated Oxygen Sensor Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 12

Important: The sensor may be damaged if the circuit is shorted to a voltage source.

Test the HO2S high signal circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing , Wiring Repairs , and Heated Oxygen Sensor Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 14

Test the HO2S low signal circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing , Wiring Repairs , and Heated Oxygen Sensor Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 14

The HO2S may be detecting a rich exhaust condition or may be contaminated. Inspect for the following conditions:

Notice: Refer to Silicon Contamination of Heated Oxygen Sensors Notice in the Preface section.

•	A silicon contaminated HO2S

•	Any water intrusion into the HO2S connector

•	Engine oil contaminated with fuel

•	An evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge condition

•	An incorrect fuel pressure--Refer to Fuel System Diagnosis .

•	Any rich fuel injectors--Refer to Fuel Injector Balance Test with Tech 2 .

•	An inaccurate mass air flow (MAF) sensor--Refer to Scan Tool Data List .

•	An air intake restriction or collapsed air intake duct

Repair any of the above or similar engine conditions as necessary.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 13

Test for shorted terminals and for poor connections at the HO2S. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections , Connector Repairs , and Heated Oxygen Sensor Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 15

Test for shorted terminals and for poor connections at the engine control module (ECM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections , Connector Repairs , and Heated Oxygen Sensor Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 16

Replace the affected HO2S. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Bank 1 Sensor 1 .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 17

Replace the ECM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 17

Clear the DTCs with a scan tool.
Turn OFF the ignition for 30 seconds.
Start the engine.
Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records.

Did the DTC fail this ignition?

Go to Step 2

Go to Step 18

In order to ensure that the performance of the catalyst has not been affected by the fault that set this DTC, operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running and the Conditions for Setting DTC P0420, and verify that DTC P0420 runs and passes. Refer to DTC P0420 .

Does the DTC run and pass?

Go to Step 19

Go to DTC P0420

Observe the Capture Info with a scan tool.

Are there any DTCs that have not been diagnosed?

Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle

System OK