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DTC Information: DTC Detecting Condition

Item Detecting Condition Possible Cause
DTC Strategy
  • Pressure sensor value comparison
  1. Oil pressure control valve close stuck
  2. Faulty oil pressure control valve open stuck
  3. Faulty oil pressure sensor
Enable Conditions
  • No concerned DTC
  • Above 5s after engine "ON"
  • The current status and the high pressure control mode are same
  • Engine speed higher than 3500RPM
  • 3s after changing control mode
Threshold Value
  • Difference between engine oil pressure value and the model value is higher than 100kPa
Diagnostic Time
  • Continuous inspection (failure at least 5s through a test in every 10s)
MIL ON Condition
  • Only DTC express (MIL OFF)