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DTC Information: DTC Detecting Condition

Item Detecting Condition Possible Cause
DTC Strategy
  • Determines if the oil temperature value is rational, compared to coolant and intake air temperature.
  1. Faulty OTS
Enable Conditions Case 1
  • Engine run time after startup longer than 30 sec
  • Soak period required less than 10 min
  • Coolant temperature is higher than 77°C (170°F)
Case 2
  • Minimum engine run time greater than 800 sec
Threshold value
  • The difference in temperature between oil and coolant temperatures at warmed up greater than 35°C (63°F)
Diagnosis Time
  • Continuous (More than 800 sec.)
MIL On Condition
  • Sensor voltage is higher than 4.8 V