12516-881-850 Honda SEE PART DETAILS - SUP; GASKET, EX. CHAMBER (Honda Code 4260212).

Table 1
Diagnostic Codes Table
Description Conditions which Generate this Code System Response
3217-3
Aftertreatment Intake %O2 : Voltage Above Normal The Electronic Control Module (ECM) may have detected a short circuit to the +Battery. The ECM may have detected an open circuit in the signal circuit for the oxygen sensor at the turbocharger exhaust outlet. The code is logged.
The amber warning lamp is illuminated.
The ECM uses the last good value from the oxygen sensor for the control of exhaust emissions.
3227-3
Aftertreatment Outlet %O2 : Voltage Above Normal The ECM may have detected a short circuit to the +Battery. The ECM may have detected an open circuit in the signal circuit for the oxygen sensor at the outlet of the catalytic converter. The code is logged.
The amber warning lamp is illuminated.
The ECM uses the last good value from the oxygen sensor for the control of exhaust emissions.
3221-14
Aftertreatment #1 Intake Wide-Range O2 Reading Stable : Special Instruction The catalyst intake oxygen sensor has detected an internal problem with the sensor heating element. The sensor was unable to reach operating temperatures within the predetermined amount of time. If a CAN Data Link -9 diagnostic is active or logged against the NOx sensor, troubleshoot the -9 diagnostic before replacing the sensor.
If there is no -9 diagnostic, then replace the oxygen sensor.
3231-14
Aftertreatment #1 Outlet Wide-Range O2 Reading Stable : Special Instruction The catalyst outlet oxygen sensor has detected an internal problem with the sensor heating element. The sensor was unable to reach operating temperatures within the predetermined amount of time. If a CAN Data Link -9 diagnostic is active or logged against the NOx sensor, troubleshoot the -9 diagnostic before replacing the sensor.
If there is no -9 diagnostic, then replace the oxygen sensor.
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Oxygen sensor and buffer
(1) Oxygen sensor
(2) Sensor bufferThe oxygen sensor is used to monitor the emission level of the engine exhaust. The ECM utilizes the signal from the oxygen sensor to adjust the air/fuel ratio. This strategy ensures that the engine burns the fuel efficiently. Two oxygen sensors are used for this application. One of the oxygen sensors is mounted in the turbocharger exhaust outlet. The other oxygen sensor is mounted in the output flange of the catalytic converter. Each sensor circuit consists of an oxygen sensor and a sensor buffer. A voltage converter is used to power both sensor circuits.The oxygen sensor is used to detect the level of oxygen in the engine exhaust. The sensor generates a voltage signal that is directly proportional to the concentration of oxygen. The usable range of this signal is 150 mV to 750 mV. A lean concentration level will produce a 150 mV signal and a rich concentration level will produce a 750 mV signal. This analog signal is sent to the sensor buffer. The oxygen sensor utilizes a heating element in order to heat the sensing element of the sensor. The use of the heating element improves the warm-up time and the accuracy of the sensor.Note: The sensor has an operating range of 600 to 800° C (1100 to 1500° F). The tip of the sensor may be hot. Use caution when you handle the oxygen sensor.The sensor buffer is used to filter the electronic signal that is sent from the oxygen sensor. The buffer acts as a filter in order to condition the analog signal before the signal is sent to the ECM.The voltage converter converts 24 VDC from the ECM to 12 VDC that is used by the sensor circuit. The voltage converter provides 12 VDC to each of the buffers. Each buffer supplies 12 VDC to the oxygen sensor. Each sensor supply is used to power the heating element and the supply circuit for the analog sensor.A -3 diagnostic code indicates that a problem has been detected in the circuit for the sensor signal. The problem may be caused by the wiring, the sensor, the sensor buffer, or the voltage converter.
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Schematic of the circuit for the oxygen sensor
Test Step 1. Inspect the Electrical Connectors and the Wiring
Set the engine control switch to the OFF position. Remove the electrical power from the engine.
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Location of the components for the oxygen level (right side engine view)
(3) Oxygen sensor at the turbocharger exhaust outlet
(4) Voltage converter
(5) Buffer for the oxygen sensor at the turbocharger exhaust outlet
(6) Buffer for the oxygen sensor at the outlet of the catalytic converter
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Location of the oxygen sensor at the outlet of the catalytic converter
(7) Oxygen sensor
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Locations of the connectors at the ECM (typical right side engine view)
(8) Harness connector that is for the sensors at the catalytic converter
(9) J2/P2 ECM connectors
(10) J1/P1 ECM connectors
Thoroughly inspect the connectors for sensors (3) and (7). Also, thoroughly inspect connectors (8), (9), and (10), the connectors for sensor buffers (5) and (6), and the connector for voltage converter (4). Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Electrical Connectors - Inspect" for details that are related to inspection of the electrical connectors.
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Terminal locations at the J1/P1 ECM connectors that are for the oxygen level
(P1-29) Supply for the voltage converter
(P1-33) Signal return for the oxygen sensor at the inlet of the catalytic converter
(P1-40) Keyswitch
(P1-56) Signal for the oxygen sensor at the inlet of the catalytic converter