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Fail-Safe Mode

FAIL-SAFE MODE TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Mode Symptom Possible Cause
[Mode 1] Forced engine shutdown
  • Engine stop
  • ETC system can't proceed reliable algorithm procedure
  • Fatal ECM internal programming error
  • Faulty intake system or throttle body
[Mode 2] Forced idle&Power management
  • Forced idle state controlled by fuel quantity regulation and ignition timing adjustment
  • ETC system can't control engine power via throttle device
  • Disabled throttle control or broken throttle position information
[Mode 3] Forced idle
  • No response for accelerator activation
  • Forced idle state
  • No information about the accelerator position
  • Broken APS 1 and 2, faulty A/D converter or internal controller
[Mode 4] Limit performance&Power management
  • Engine power is determined by accelerator position and idle power requirement (Limited vehicle running)
  • ETC system can't securely control engine power
[Mode 5] Limit performance
  • Engine power varies with accelerator position
  • Driver perceives lack of engine power.
  • MIL ON (Normalvehicle running)
  • Not reliable accelerator position signal or bad maximum power generation
  • Faulty APS, ignition voltage or internal controller
[Mode 6] Normal
  • Normal