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On Board Diagnostic System — Code No. 14 / Code No. 15 and 23

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Heated oxygen sensor diagnostics distinguish left bank (ECM 2D) and right bank (ECM 2C) — V6 K8-ZE dual-bank layout.

Code No. 14 (Barometric Pressure Sensor — In ECM)

1
ACTIONReplace ECM (see page F2-140)

Code No. 15 and/or 23 (Heated Oxygen Sensor-Inactivated)

1
STEP 1: Does heated oxygen sensor circuit have a poor connection?
Yes
Repair or replace connector
No
2
STEP 2: Is heated oxygen sensor output voltage OK?
No
Replace heated oxygen sensor
Yes
3
STEP 3: Does wire harness between heated oxygen sensor and ECM terminal (left bank 2D, right bank 2C) have continuity?
No
Repair or replace
Yes
4
STEP 4: Is ECM terminal (left bank 2D, right bank 2d) voltage OK? (see page F2-141)
No
Check for a short circuit in wiring from heated oxygen sensor to ECM
Yes
5
STEP 5: Is sensitivity of heated oxygen sensor OK? (see page F2-154)
No
Try a known good heated oxygen sensor and check if condition improves (see page F2-154)
Yes
Replace ECM (see page F2-141)

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