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DTC Information: DTC Detecting Condition

Item Detecting Condition Possible Cause
DTC Strategy
  • Reference point monitoring
  • Poor connector connection
  • Faulty ignition coil
  • Faulty PCM
Enable Conditions
  • Catalyst heating is active
  • Engine coolant temperature at engine start is between -10°C (14°F) to 30°C (86°F)
  • 6s after engine start
  • Accel pedal value less than 0.01%
  • Catalyst heating ignition efficiency set point lower than 0.7
  • Accumulated diagnostic time higher than 5s
Threshold Value
  • Ignition angle efficiency quotient higher than 0.14
Diagnostic Time
  • 20s
MIL ON Condition
  • 2 driving cycles