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DTC Information: DTC Detecting Condition

Item Detecting Condition Possible Cause
DTC Strategy
  • Ignition efficiency monitoring
  • Intake air restriction
  • Exhaust restriction
  • Engine mechanical concern
  • Damaged or sludgy throttle body
  • Vacuum leaks
  • Damaged ECM
Enable Condition
  • Engine coolant temperature is between -10°C (14°F) to 33°C (91.4°F)

    at engine start

  • Vehicle speed is less than 100km/h (62mph)
  • Accelerator active value is less than 50%
  • Catalyst heating ignition efficiency set point is less than 0.45
Threshold Value
  • Ignition angle efficiency quotient is greater than 0.2
Diagnostic Time
  • 10s
MIL ON Condition
  • 2 driving cycles