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DTC Information: DTC Detecting Condition

Item Detecting Condition Possible Cause
DTC Strategy
  • Coolant temperature not reaching warm state
  • Poor connector connection
  • Faulty cooling system
  • Open or short in ECT sensor signal circuit
  • Faulty ECT sensor
  • Faulty thermostat
Enable Conditions
  • Normal battery voltage (11 ~ 16V)
  • ECT at engine start is between -10°C (14°F) and 54.75°C (130.55°F)
  • Engine RPM < 4800 RPM
  • IAT > -10°C (14°F) at engine start
  • IAT > -20°C (68°F) after engine "ON"
  • Percentage of fuel cut off phase < 20%
  • Percentage of low load phase < 50%
  • Percentage of high vehicle speed phase < 90%
Threshold Value
  • Coolant temperature signal lower than 84°C (183.2°F)
Diagnostic Time
  • Less than 1200s at 25°C (77°F) ambient temperature
MIL ON Condition
  • 2 driving cycles