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DTC Information: DTC Detecting Condition

Item Detecting Condition Possible Cause
Case1 DTC Strategy
  • During engine running check accuracy of time measurement by Engine-off timer micro-com.
  1. PCM/ECM
Enable Conditions
  • Ignition Key On
  • Time with IG KEY "ON" > 10 sec.
  • 5V < Battery voltage < 16V
Threshold Value
  • Compare Engine-off timer time measurement with Engine running timer
Diagnostic Time
  • Immediate
Case2 DTC Strategy
  • During Engine stop, check Engine-off timer start increment.
Enable Conditions
  • Transition engine running (N > 32rpm) Engine stopped (N <32rpm)
  • 5V < Battery voltage < 16V
Threshold Value
  • Engine-off timer after 2 sec. engine stop < 1sec. or > 4sec.
Diagnostic Time
  • 2 sec.
MIL On Condition
  • 2 driving cycle