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DTC Information: DTC Detecting Condition

Item Detecting Condition Possible cause
DTC Strategy
  • The difference of the reference idle speed and the actual engine speed check
  1. Intake system leakage
  2. Carbon deposition at throttle body
  3. Poor Connector Connection
  4. Wiring damage
  5. ETC system
Enable Conditions
  • Catalyst heating temperature higher than -10°C (14°F) and lower than 33°C (91.4°F)
  • Above 5s after engine "ON"
  • Vehicle speed below 60km/h (37mph)
  • Acceleration pedal value is below 0.01%
Threshold value
  • The actual engine speed is 270RPM lower than the target idle speed
  • The actual engine speed is 500RPM higher than the target idle speed
Diagnosis Time
  • 20s
MIL On Condition
  • 2 driving cycles