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DTC Information: DTC Detecting Condition

Item Detecting Condition Possible Cause
DTC Strategy
  • MAX-Error of diagnosis of engine efficiency for catalyst heating during idle
  1. Intake air restriction
  2. Exhaust restriction
  3. Engine mechanical concern
  4. Damaged or sludge throttle body
  5. Vacuum leaks
  6. Faulty PCM
Enable Conditions
  • After catalyst heating is active greater than 3s
  • BARO greater than 74.5kPa (0.745bar/10.8psi)
  • Engine load less than 55%
  • Vehicle speed 0mph
  • Time after engine start greater than 3s
  • Catalyst heating active
  • Engine speed greater than 600rpm
Threshold value
  • Average of spark efficiency deviation during 10s (difference between Target/Actual efficiency) greater than threshold (ECT at Start-up) Reference
Eng. Temp. at start -9.8°C(14.36°F) = Efficiency 0.5%Eng. Temp. at start 9.8°C(49.64°F) = Efficiency 0.5%Eng. Temp. at start 15°C(59°F) = Efficiency 0.5%Eng. Temp. at start 40°C(104°F) = Efficiency 0.5%
Diagnosis Time
  • 8s
MIL On Condition
  • 2 driving cycles