Climate Control Exhaust Gas Sensor: Testing and Inspection

2009 Lexus ES 350 V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)SECTION Testing and Inspection







AIR CONDITIONING: SMOG VENTILATION SENSOR: INSPECTION

INSPECTION

1. INSPECT SMOG VENTILATION SENSOR





(a) HC, CO
(1) Apply battery voltage between terminals 3 (IG) and 6 (E).
(2) Allow exhaust gas (HC, CO) to travel to the sensing portion of the smog ventilation sensor, and measure the resistance between terminals 1 (SG) and 2 (DGS).
OK:
When the sensor is exposed to the exhaust gas, the resistance increases.
HINT: The resistance before blowing exhaust gas is 10 kOhms to 40 kOhms.

If the resistance is not as specified, replace the smog ventilation sensor.





(b) NOx
(1) Apply battery voltage between terminals 3 (IG) and 6 (E).
(2) Allow exhaust gas (NOx) to travel to the sensing portion of the smog ventilation sensor, and measure the resistance between terminals 1 (SG) and 4 (DGS1).
OK:
When the sensor is exposed to the exhaust gas, the resistance increases.
HINT: The resistance before blowing exhaust gas is 10 kOhms to 40 kOhms.

If the resistance is not as specified, replace the smog ventilation sensor.
RENDER: 1.0x

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