2001 L300 Bad O2 Sensor?

Discussion in 'Saturn L-series' started by Joe's Newsgroup, Jan 8, 2010.

  1. 2001 L300

    Here is the OBDII data, help would be appreciated.
    Thanks in advance,
    Joe

    AutoTap Diagnostic - Version 3.10
    Date: 1/8/2010 3:37:58 PM


    Check Engine Light: ON

    Time Since Codes Cleared: ---
    Distance Since Codes Cleared: ---
    Drive Cycles Since Codes Cleared: ---

    Confirmed Diagnostic Trouble Codes:
    Code: Description:
    P0030 HO2S Heater Control Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 1

    Possible Diagnostic Trouble Codes:
    Code: Description:

    --------: EMISSION TEST STATUS :--------
    Emission Status: <SELECT DATE>
    Vehicle Model Year: <SELECT>

    OBD Compliant: Yes
    Misfire Monitoring: Complete
    Heated Catalyst Monitoring: NotSupported
    Comprehensive Component Monitoring: Complete
    Catalyst Monitoring: Incomplete
    Fuel System Monitoring: Complete
    Evaporative System Monitoring: Incomplete
    Secondary Air System Monitoring: NotSupported
    EGR System Monitoring: Incomplete
    Oxygen Sensor Monitoring: Incomplete
    Oxygen Sensor Heater Monitoring: Incomplete
    A/C System Refrigerant Monitoring: NotSupported

    --------: FREEZE FRAME DATA :--------
    Generated by DTC code: P0030

    Fuel System Status Bank 1: OL-1
    Calculated Engine Load: 2.7 %
    Engine Coolant Temperature: 189 °F
    Short Term Fuel Trim Bank 1: 0 %
    Long Term Fuel Trim Bank 1: -0.8 %
    Short Term Fuel Trim Bank 2: 1.6 %
    Long Term Fuel Trim Bank 2: -0.8 %
    Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP): 9.7 in Hg
    Engine Speed: 600 RPM
     
    Joe's Newsgroup, Jan 8, 2010
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    Oppie Guest

    iirc- that is the front upstream O2 sensor and it is telling you that the
    heater circuit is not regulating. Most common problem is the heater circuit
    opened up inside the sensor. Just for gits and shiggles, remove the sensor
    connector and re-mate. This is a 4-circuit.
    Test again, if it is still the same, replace the sensor. I got a generic one
    that had to be spliced. Been working fine since. Got 150K miles on my '01,
    lw300

    If you haven't replaced O2 sensors before, it is helpful to get the special
    socket wrench with the side exit for the wires. you can cut the wires off
    the old one at the sensor and use a plain socket to remove it. Work it out
    gently so the threads don't snap off in the manifold.
    Install the new sensor using only the thread-lube that is pre-applied. Be
    careful that you don't damage the wiring while screwing in the new sensor.

    I've been considering buying the autotap. Which model adaptor do you have
    and do you think it was worth it? Did you get the extended codes?
    Now that I have a laptop, was seriously considering getting one. To this
    point, been borrowing a Snap-On scan tool from a friend at a local garage.

    Oppie
     
    Oppie, Jan 12, 2010
    #2
  3. Thanks for your help, now if I can get my daughter to stop driving it long
    enough to work on it ;)

    Sorry it took so long to reply,

    I LOVE the Autotap, you can set up graphs and compare good to possibly bad,
    you can go for a ride and log the whole trip for playback, it is a great
    product.

    I use it on an old PII laptop and it works fine.

    model is ATU ATENDOM

    I have the extended codes, which is good for tranny issues etc..
     
    Joe's Newsgroup, Jan 19, 2010
    #3
  4. Thanks for your help, now if I can get my daughter to stop driving it long
    enough to work on it ;)

    Sorry it took so long to reply,

    I LOVE the Autotap, you can set up graphs and compare good to possibly bad,
    you can go for a ride and log the whole trip for playback, it is a great
    product.

    I use it on an old PII laptop and it works fine.

    model is ATU ATENDOM

    I have the extended codes, which is good for tranny issues etc..
     
    Joe's Newsgroup, Jan 19, 2010
    #4
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    Oppie Guest

    Thanks for the recommendation. I was going to look up autotap again today
    and found that their website was down. Will try again later.
    I'm an industrial customer of B&B Electronics, parent company of Autotap.
    B&B is a good company to work with.
     
    Oppie, Jan 20, 2010
    #5
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