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DTC Information: DTC Detecting Condition

Item Detecting Condition Possible Cause
DTC Strategy
  • Coolant temperature too low for lambda regulation
  • Poor connector connection
  • Faulty cooling system
  • Open or short in ECTS signal circuit
  • Faulty ECTS
Enable Condition
  • ECT at engine start less than 5.25°C (41°F)
  • 50s elapsed after start when difference of lambda control enable ECT and ECT at start is 0°C (32°F)
  • 100s elapsed after start when difference of lambda control enable ECT and ECT at start is 5.3°C (41°F)
  • 200s elapsed after start when difference of lambda control enable ECT and ECT at start is 15°C (59°F)
  • 300s elapsed after start when difference of lambda control enable ECT and ECT at start is 30°C (86°F)
  • Normal auxiliary battery voltage (11 to 16V)
  • No relevant DTC present
Threshold Value
  • Coolant temperature remains less than 3°C (37.4°F) after engine start
Diagnostic Time
  • Immediately
MIL ON Condition
  • 2 driving cycles