DTC    B1461/61    Emission Gas NOx Sensor Circuit

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DESCRIPTION

The exhaust gas sensor detects NOx in the emission gas and transmits signals to the A/C amplifier. Based on the signals, the A/C amplifier automatically changes to FRESH, FRESH / RECIRCULATION, or RECIRCULATION.

DTC No.
DTC Detection Condition
Trouble Area
B1461/61
Open or short in emission gas NOx sensor circuit
  1. Exhaust gas sensor (emission gas NOx sensor)
  2. Harness and connector between exhaust gas sensor (emission gas NOx sensor) and A/C amplifier
  3. A/C amplifier

WIRING DIAGRAM


E109486E01


INSPECTION PROCEDURE

1.INSPECT FUSE (LH-IG)

  1. Remove the LH-IG fuse from the cowl side junction block LH .

  1. Measure the resistance of the fuse.


Standard resistance:

Tester Item
Condition
Specified Condition
LH-IG fuse
Always
Below 1 Ω



NG
CHECK FOR SHORT IN ALL HARNESSES AND COMPONENTS CONNECTED TO FUSE
OK


2.READ VALUE OF INTELLIGENT TESTER

  1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

  1. Turn the engine switch on (IG) and push the intelligent tester main switch on.

  1. Select the item below in the Data List, and read the display on the intelligent tester.


A/C amplifier: 
Item
Measure Item / Display
(Range)
Normal Condition
Diagnostic Note
Emission Gas Nox Sensor
(Nox Gas Sens)
Emission Gas NOx Sensor /
Min.: 0, Max.: 255
Increases as gas amount increases
-

OK:
The display is as specified in the normal condition.


Result: 
NG
A
OK (Checking from the PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE)
B
OK (Checking from the DTC)
C


B
PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

C
REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER
A


3.CHECK WIRE HARNESS (EXHAUST GAS SENSOR - BODY GROUND)
E107005E04

  1. Disconnect the B10 exhaust gas sensor connector.

  1. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connector.

    Standard resistance:
    Tester Connection
    		Condition
    		Specified Condition
    B10-6 (E) - Body ground
    		Always
    		Below 1 Ω



NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR
OK


4.CHECK WIRE HARNESS (EXHAUST GAS SENSOR - BATTERY)
E107005E07

  1. Disconnect the B10 exhaust gas sensor connector.

  1. Measure the voltage of the wire harness side connector.

    Standard voltage:
    Tester Connection
    		Condition
    		Specified Condition
    B10-3 (IG) - Body ground
    		Engine switch on (IG)
    		10 to 14 V
    Engine switch off
    		Below 1 V



NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR
OK


5.INSPECT EXHAUST GAS SENSOR
E107006E05

  1. Remove the exhaust gas sensor.

  1. After applying battery voltage between terminals 3 (IG) and 6 (E) for more than 120 seconds, measure the resistance between terminals 1 (SG) and 4 (DGS1).

  1. Measure the resistance of the sensor.

    Standard resistance:
    Tester Connection
    		Condition
    		Specified Condition
    1 (SG) - 4 (DGS1)
    		10 to 35°C
    (50 to 95°F)
    		5 to 100 kΩ

    HINT:
    When the sensor is exposed to the exhaust gas, the resistance decreases.



NG
REPLACE EXHAUST GAS SENSOR
OK


6.CHECK WIRE HARNESS (EXHAUST GAS SENSOR - A/C AMPLIFIER)
E107007E04

  1. Disconnect the B10 exhaust gas sensor connector.

  1. Disconnect the L52 A/C amplifier connector.

  1. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.

    Standard resistance:
    Tester Connection
    		Condition
    		Specified Condition
    B10-1 (SG) - L52-39 (SG-6)
    		Always
    		Below 1 Ω
    B10-4 (DGS1) - L52-33 (DGS1)
    		Always
    		Below 1 Ω
    L52-39 - (SG-6) - Body ground
    		Always
    		Below 1 Ω
    L52-33 - (DGS1) - Body ground
    		Always
    		10 kΩ or higher



NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR
OK

REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER