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DTC P14A0: Engine Abnormal Vibration

General Description 

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Engine resonance has the potential to cause severe engine damage. As a result, the flywheel is equipped with a high rate spring to help smooth out the transmission of power between the engine and the generator motor. But there are still certain rpm levels where resonance can cause vibration. When detected by the powertrain control module (PCM), the rpm range is avoided. This is also the case if resonance is caused by misfire, engine failure or generator motor failure.

Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type, OBD Status 

Execution Continuous
Sequence None
Duration 2.2 seconds or less
DTC Type One drive cycle, MIL off
OBD Status PASSED/FAILED/NOT COMPLETED (STILL TESTING)

Enable Conditions 

Condition  
Fuel feedback Other than during fuel cut-off operation
State of the vehicle* HV driving mode
Engine driving mode
HV driving mode → Engine driving mode
Engine driving mode → HV driving mode

*: In either driving condition

Malfunction Threshold 

When vibration due to engine resonance has increased.

Possible Cause 

NOTE:  The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.

Confirmation Procedure 

Operating Condition 

The vehicle drive or stop for at least 2.2 seconds.

With the HDS 

None.

Diagnosis Details 

Conditions for setting the DTC 

When a malfunction is detected, a Pending DTC, a Confirmed DTC, and the freeze data are stored in the PCM memory. The MIL does not come on.

Conditions for clearing the DTC 

The Pending DTC, the Confirmed DTC, and the freeze data can be cleared with the scan tool Clear command or by disconnecting the 12 volt battery.