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DTC Information: DTC Detecting Condition

Item Detecting Condition Possible Cause
DTC Strategy
  • Response rate monitor (6-Pattern Monitoring).
  1. Poor connection
  2. Leaking or clogged intake air system
  3. Injector
  4. Fuel pressure
  5. HO2S upstream (S1)
Enable Conditions
  • Upstream O2 sensor ceramic temperature greater than 720°C (1328° F).
  • ECT greater than 40.5°C (104.9°F).
  • Purge mass duration greater than 5 seconds.
  • Engine load between 25 - 65%
  • Catalyst temperature greater than 400°C (752°F).
  • No fuel cut off.
  • Fuel system status equal to Closed Loop.
  • Engine speed between 1320 - 3000rpm.
Threshold Value
  • Compare ratio of Expected Area to Actual Area less than 0.35.
Diagnostic Time
  • 10 switches in Lambda setpoint steps (5 for Lean-Rich, 5 for Rich- Lean).
Mil On Condition
  • 2 driving cycles.

* S1: upstream oxygen sensor/S2: downstream oxygen sensor