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DTC Information: DTC Detecting Condition

Item Detecting Condition Possible Cause
DTC Strategy
  • Plausibility Check
  1. Poor Connector Connection
  2. Faulty IAT Sensor
Enable Condition Case 1
  • Engine speed higher than 640 to 960 RPM depending on start ECT
  • Battery voltage higher than 11V and lower than 16V
  • Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) higher than 165.2°F (74°C)
  • Engine stop time higher than 10min
  • Difference between min. and max. amount of heat stored in intake manifold greater than 1000
Case 2
  • Battery voltage higher than 11V and lower than 16V
  • Ignition "ON"
  • No Intake Air Temp. (IAT) sensor electrical error
Threshold Value Case 1
  • Intake air temperature signal variation since engine start less than 34.7°F (1.5°C)
Case 2
  • Deviation of IAT and IAT moving mean value more than 46.85°F (8.25°C) (Noise Signal)
Diagnostic Time Case 1
  • Immediately
Case 2
  • 0.5s
MIL ON Condition
  • 2 Driving Cycles