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DTC Information: DTC Detecting Condition

Item Detecting Condition Possible Cause
Case 1 DTC Strategy
  • Engine speed is below the target while ISC torque is at the maximum during catalyst heating phase
  1. Intake air restriction
  2. Exhaust restriction
  3. Engine mechanical concern
  4. Damaged or sludged sludge throttle body
  5. Vacuum leaks
  6. Faulty PCM
Threshold Value
  • Difference between desired and actual engine speed is greater than 100rpm
Case 2 DTC Strategy
  • Engine speed is above the target while ISC torque is at the minimum during catalyst heating phase
Threshold Value
  • Difference between desired and actual engine speed is less than -200rpm
Case 3 DTC Strategy
  • Fuel cut-off during stand-still, idle condition and catalyst heating phase
Threshold Value
  • Fuel cut-off equal to or greater than 3 times
Enable Condition
  • Vehicle speed 0mph
  • ECT at start-up (cold soak) greater than -10.5°C (13.1°F)
  • IAT greater than -10.5°C (13.1°F) AT (Intake Air Temperature) greater than -10.5°C(13.1°F)
  • Accelerator pedal 0%
  • BARO greater than 74.5kPa(10.8psi/0.745bar)
  • Catalyst heating Active
Diagnostic Time
  • 8s
MIL ON Condition
  • 2 driving cycles