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DTC Information: DTC Detecting Condition

Item Detecting Condition Possible Cause
DTC Strategy Case1
  • Actual idle engine speed is slow for catalyst heating
  • Poor connector connection
  • Intake and exhaust system blockage
  • Vacuum leakage
  • Throttle body
Case2
  • Actual idle engine speed is fast for catalyst heating
Enable Conditions
  • Engine speed is higher than 768RPM
  • Battery voltage is between 11 and 16V
  • Activate catalyst heating
  • Accelerate is below 1.1%
  • Vehicle speed is below 1km/h (0.62MPH)
  • No shift the gear
Threshold Value Case1
  • Difference between target engine speed and actual engine speed is below-150RPM
  • Actual idle torque control is below -23Nm for 7s
Case2
  • Difference between actual engine speed and target engine speed is greater than 200RPM
  • Actual idle torque control is below -30Nm for 7s
Diagnostic Time
  • 3.5s
MIL ON Condition
  • 2 driving cycle