The heated oxygen sensor 2, after three way catalyst (manifold), monitors the oxygen level in the exhaust gas.
Even if switching characteristics of the air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 are shifted, the airfuel ratio is controlled to stoichiometric, by the signal from the heated oxygen sensor 2.
This sensor is made of ceramic zirconia. The zirconia generates voltage from approximately 1 V in richer conditions to 0 V in leaner conditions.
Under normal conditions the heated oxygen sensor 2 is not used for engine control operation.
Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Heater
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Sensor | Input signal to ECM | ECM function | Actuator |
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) Crankshaft position sensor (POS) | Engine speed | Heated oxygen sensor 2 heater control | Heated oxygen sensor 2 heater |
Engine coolant temperature sensor | Engine coolant temperature | ||
Mass air flow sensor | Amount of intake air |
The ECM performs ON/OFF control of the heated oxygen sensor 2 heater corresponding to the engine speed, amount of intake air and engine coolant temperature.
OPERATION
Engine speed | Heated oxygen sensor 2 heater |
Above 3,600 rpm | OFF |
Below 3,600 rpm after the following conditions are met.
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ON |
Ignition Coil With Power Transistor
The ignition signal from the ECM is sent to and amplified by the power transistor. The power transistor turns ON and OFF the ignition coil primary circuit. This ON/OFF operation induces the proper high voltage in the coil secondary circuit.