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Engine Control System: Fail-safe

Description 

When a DTC is detected, ECM executes a mode (in the Fail-safe mode) applicable to the DTC. The fail-safe mode has the preset traveling control mode (accelerator angle variation and engine output limit), device fix mode and combustion control mode.

Fail safe mode

Vehicle behavior

Fail safe pattern

Traveling control mode

Accelerator angle variation control

ECM controls the accelerator pedal depression speed to make it slower than actual speed. This causes a drop in accelerating performance and encourages the driver to repair malfunction.

NOTE: ECM does not control the accelerator pedal releasing speed.

A

Engine output control

ECM reduces the engine output, according to the rise in engine speed. This reduces the vehicle speed to encourage the driver to repair malfunction.

Driving at 70 km/h (44 MPH) or more is possible.

NOTE: This value is a reference value converted from engine power to vehicle speed. Actual power limitation value differs due to the malfunctioning part and driving condition.

B

Device fix mode

  • This mode fixes the IVT control solenoid valve and the EVT control solenoid valve in the reference position.
  • The intake manifold runner control valve motor is turned OFF (intake manifold runner control valve opens).

C

Combustion control mode

Stratified charge combustion control at starting

No stratified charge combustion at starting (cold start).

D

Idle speed control

Stops feedback control of idle speed and controls with specified speed.

E

Recovery speed control at decelerating

Stops recovery speed control by the fuel cut at decelerating and controls with specified speed.

Ignition timing correction control

Partially controls ignition timing control.

F

Retardation control

Controls ignition timing delay control in the intermediate water temperature range.

Fail Safe List 

x:Applicable --: Not applicable

DTC No.

Detected items

Vehicle behavior

Pattern

Others

A

B

C

D

E

F

P0011

P0012

P0016

Intake valve timing control

--

--

x

--

--

--

--

P0014

P0015

P0017

Exhaust valve timing control

--

--

x

--

--

--

--

P0075

Intake valve timing control solenoid valve

--

--

x

--

--

--

--

P0078

Exhaust valve timing control solenoid valve

--

--

x

--

--

--

--

P0087

P0088

FRP control system

x

--

--

x

--

--

--

x

--

x

x

--

--

P0090

x

--

x

x

--

--

--

P0101

Mass air flow sensor circuit

x

--

--

x

--

--

--

x

x

x

x

x

x

P0102

P0103

x

x

x

x

x

x

--

P0117

P0118

Engine coolant temperature sensor circuit

--

--

--

x

x

--

Engine speed will not rise more than 1, 800 rpm due to the fuel cut.

P0122

P0123

P0222

P0223

P2135

Throttle position sensor

--

--

--

--

--

--

The ECM controls the electric throttle control actuator in regulating the throttle opening in order for the idle position to be within +10 degrees.

The ECM regulates the opening speed of the throttle valve to be slower than the normal condition. So, the acceleration will be poor.

NOTE: If throttle position sensor 1 and 2 malfunction at the same time conducts following control.
  • ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.

P0171

P0172

Fuel injection system

x

--

--

x

x

--

--

P0190

FRP sensor

x

--

x

x

x

--

--

P0191

P0192

P0193

P119A

P119B

P119C

x

--

--

x

--

--

--

P0196

P0197

P0198

Engine oil temperature sensor

--

--

--

--

--

--

Intake and exhaust valve timing control does not function.

P0201

P0202

P0203

P0204

Injector

x

--

--

x

--

--

--

P0300

P0301

P0302

P0303

P0304

Misfire

x

--

--

x

x

--

--

P0335

Crankshaft position sensor

--

--

x

--

--

--

--

P0340

Camshaft position sensor

--

--

x

--

--

--

--

P0365

Exhaust valve timing control position sensor

--

--

x

--

--

--

--

P0500

Vehicle speed sensor

x

--

--

x

x

--

--

P0524

Engine oil pressure

--

--

--

--

--

--

  • ECM illuminates engine oil pressure warning lamp on the combination meter.
  • Engine speed will not rise more than 4, 000rpm due to the fuel cut.
  • Fail-safe is canceled when ignition switch OFF -> ON.

P0603

P0607

ECM

x *1

x *1

--

--

--

--

--

P0604

P060B

--

--

x

--

--

--

(Computing part of ECM does not operate normally.)

ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.

P0605

P0606

--

--

x *1

--

--

--

(Computing part of ECM does not operate normally.)

ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring. *1

P060A

--

--

x

--

--

--

ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.

x

x

x

--

--

--

P062B

x *1

--

--

x *1

--

--

NOTE: Fail-safe mode may not start depending on malfunction type of ECM.

P062D

x

--

x

x

--

--

P0643

Sensor power supply

--

--

x

--

--

--

ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.

P1197

Out of gas

--

--

x

--

--

--

Engine torque is limited.

P1217

Engine over temperature

--

--

--

--

--

--

Engine speed will not rise more than 1, 800 rpm due to the fuel cut.

P1805

Brake switch

--

--

--

--

--

--

ECM controls the electric throttle control actuator by regulating the throttle opening to a small range.

Therefore, acceleration will be poor.

Vehicle condition

Driving condition

When engine is idling

Normal

When accelerating

Poor acceleration

P2004

Intake manifold runner control valve

x

x

x

x

--

--

--

P2014

P2016

P2017

P2018

Intake manifold runner control valve position sensor

--

--

x

--

--

--

--

P2100

P2103

Throttle control motor relay

--

--

x

--

--

--

ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.

P2101

Electric throttle control function

--

--

x

--

--

--

ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.

P2118

Throttle control motor

--

--

x

--

--

--

ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.

P2119

Electric throttle control actuator

x

x

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

x

--

--

--

ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.

NOTE: For pattern A and B refer to A and B of P2119 DTC detection logic. (Refer to DTC Description ..)

For C of P2119 DTC detection logic ECM behaves as above.

P2122

P2123

P2127

P2128

P2138

Accelerator pedal position sensor

--

--

x

--

--

--

The ECM controls the electric throttle control actuator in regulating the throttle opening in order for the idle position to be within +10 degrees.

The ECM regulates the opening speed of the throttle valve to be slower than the normal condition. Therefore, the acceleration will be poor.

NOTE: If accelerator pedal position sensor 1 and 2 malfunction at the same time conducts following control.
  • ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.