Conditions For Setting DTC

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DTC will set if, the TCM has detected either an open, a short to ground, or a short to power on ratio control motor coil B1 control circuit for more than 0.56 seconds when:

Ignition voltage is 8-18 volts.
Engine speed is greater than 500 RPM for more than 5 seconds.

DTC P1885 diagnostic runs continuously when the above conditions have been met. DTC P1885 is a type "A" DTC.