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DTC Information: DTC Detecting Condition

Item Detecting Condition Possible Cause
DTC Strategy
  • Monitoring that engine "OFF" timer is incrementing
  • Poor Connector Connection
  • Faulty ECM
Enable Conditions Case1
  • ECT at stop previous driving cycle is over 70°C (158°F) (Warmed up condition met at previous driving cycle)
  • IAT difference is over 0°C (32°F) (IAT at ignition "OFF" previous driving cycle - IAT at ignition "ON")
  • ECT difference is over 40°C (104°F) (ECT at ignition "OFF" previous driving cycle - ECT at ignition "ON")
  • IAT or ECT circuit fault is not present
Case2
  • ECT at stop previous driving cycle is over 70°C (158°F) (Warmed up condition met at previous driving cycle)
  • IAT difference is over 40°C (104°F) (IAT at ignition "OFF" previous driving cycle - IAT at ignition "ON")
  • ECT difference is over 30°C (86°F) (ECT at ignition "OFF" previous driving cycle - ECT at ignition "ON")
  • IAT or ECT circuit fault is not present
Threshold Value Case1
  • Engine "OFF" timer is below specified time (Refer to below Table 1 )
Case2
  • Engine "OFF" timer is over specified time (Refer to below Table 2 )
Diagnostic Time
  • 2s
MIL ON Condition
  • 2 driving cycles
ECT CHANGE SPECIFICATION

Change of ECT (°C/°F) 40 (104°F) 50 (122°F) 60 (140°F) 70 (158°F) 80 (157°F) 100 (212°F)
Soak Time (minute) 0 1 3 10 20 30
ECT CHANGE SPECIFICATION

Change of ECT (°C/°F) 0 (32°F) 5 (41°F) 10 (50°F) 12.5 (54.5°F) 15 (59°F) 20 (68°F)
Soak Time (minute) 160 500 850 950 1000 1092