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DTC Information: DTC Detecting Condition

Item Detecting Condition Possible Cause
DTC Strategy
  • Slow response (Switching time check at entry in fuel cut off)
  • Leak in intake or exhaust system
  • Faulty fuel system
  • Front and rear HO2S connections revolutionizers
  • Poor connection or damaged connector
  • HO2S contamination
Enable Conditions
  • Coolant temperature is higher than 73°C (163°F)
  • Downstream O2 sensor readiness detected
  • Downstream O2 sensor pre-heating phase finished
  • Catalyst temperature model is higher than 400°C (752°F)
  • Downstream O2 sensor signal is higher than 0.6V at entry into fuel cut-off
  • No relevant failure
  • Battery voltage is higher than 10V and lower than 16V
Threshold Value
  • Average ratio between measured and maximum allowed rich to lean switching time entering fuel cut-off is higher than 1
Diagnostic Time
  • 4 valid fuel cut-off phases
MIL ON Condition
  • 2 driving cycles