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DTC Information: DTC Detecting Condition

Item Detecting Condition Possible Cause
Case 1 DTC Strategy
  • Rationality low side check.
  1. Poor connection
  2. Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECTS)
Enable Conditions
  • No block heater detection.
  • ECTS at engine start-up less than 50°C (122°F).
  • Time after engine start-up less than 30 seconds.
  • Difference of ECT and ECT at engine start-up less than -2.25°C/27.95°F (or integrated air mass greater than 0.2 kg).
  • Integration of ECT deviation (Difference of ECT and ECT at start-up) less than 10°C (50°F).
Threshold Value
  • Difference of ECT and Model ECT (low side) less than -10.5°C (13.1°F).
Diagnostic Time
  • 30 Seconds
Case 2 DTC Strategy
  • Rationality high side check.
Enable Conditions
  • Integrated air mass greater than 1.0 kg.
  • ECT greater than 84.8 °C (184.6 °F).
Threshold Value
  • Difference of ECT and Model ECT (high side) greater than 10°C (50°F).
Diagnostic Time
  • 100 Seconds
Case 3 DTC Strategy
  • Rationality check (ECT stuck signal)
Enable Conditions
  • ECT at start-up less than 75°C (167°F).
  • (A) Vehicle speed less than 4 mph (6.4 km/h).
  • (B) Air mass flow less than 30 kgh.
  • Total sum of (A) and (B) for 18 seconds greater than or equal to 2 times.
  • (C) Vehicle speed less than 25 mph (40.2 km/h).
  • (D) Air mass flow greater than 30 kg/h less than 500 kg/h.
  • Total sum of (C) and (D) for 18 seconds equal to or greater than 2 times.
Threshold Value
  • Difference of Max ECT and Min ECT less than 0.8 ~ 3.0°C (33.44 ~ 37.4°F).
Diagnostic Time
  • Immediate.
MIL ON Condition
  • 2 driving cycles.