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DTC Information: DTC Detecting Condition

Item Detecting Condition Possible Cause
DTC Strategy
  • CAN Communication Monitoring
  1. Poor Connector Connection
  2. Faulty H-CAN Communication Circuit
  3. Faulty HCU
Enable Conditions
  • 0.5s after PCM turns "ON"
  • Ignition "ON" voltage between 9V and 16V
Threshold value
  • No Message from HCU
Fail safe
  • Limp Home Driving
Detecting Time
  • 2s
MIL ON Condition
  • 2 Driving Cycles