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DTC P0519: Idle Control System Malfunction (Fail-Safe)

  1. OUTLINE OF DIAGNOSIS 

    Detect the malfunction that engine speed increases more than that in normal condition during idling.

  2. ENABLE CONDITION 
    ENABLE CONDITION CHART

    Secondary Parameters Enable Conditions
    Battery voltage "GREATER THAN EQUAL TO" 10.9 V
    Feedback in ISC In operation
    Vehicle speed < 4 km/h (2.49 MPH)
    After engine starting 1 second or more
  3. GENERAL DRIVING CYCLE 

    Always perform diagnosis at less than 4 km/h (2.49 MPH) of vehicle speed.

  4. DIAGNOSTIC METHOD 
    • Abnormality Judgment 

      Judge NG when the continuous time until completing the all malfunction criteria below becomes more than the time needed for diagnosis (2 seconds).

      Judgment Value 

      JUDGMENT VALUE CHART

      Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
      Engine speed - target eng. speed "GREATER THAN EQUAL TO" 1000 rpm
      Feedback value for ISC "LESS THAN EQUAL TO" 0
      Engine speed change every 180 degree engine rev. "GREATER THAN EQUAL TO" -5 rpm

      Time Needed for Diagnosis:  2 seconds

      Malfunction Indicator Light Illumination:  Illuminates as soon as malfunction occurs.

    • Normality Judgment 

      Judge OK and clear NG when the continuous time until completing the malfunction criteria below becomes more than the time needed for diagnosis (5 seconds).

      Judgment Value 

      JUDGMENT VALUE CHART

      Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
      Engine speed - target eng. speed < 200 rpm
  5. DTC CLEAR CONDITION 
    • When the OK idling cycle was completed 40 times in a row
    • When "Clear Memory" was performed
  6. MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT CLEAR CONDITION 
    • When the OK driving cycle was completed 3 times in a row
    • When "Clear Memory" was performed
  7. FAIL SAFE 

    Fuel shut-off: Shut-off fuel for only #1 and #2 cylinder, or for all cylinder in accordance with vehicle speed, engine speed, throttle position

  8. ECM OPERATION AT DTC SETTING 

    Memorize the freeze frame data. (For test mode $02)