Conditions For Setting DTC

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If the PCM detects a temperature difference of more than 27°F (15°C) between the ECT and the IAT, the vehicle must be driven for 7 minutes over 15 MPH. If the IAT decreases more than 5.4°F (3°C) then a block heater is indicated and the test is aborted. If the IAT temperature does not decrease, a block heater was not detected and this DTC will set; or, the temperature difference between the ECT and the IAT at start up is more than 252°F (140°C).
The time spent cranking the engine, without starting is more than 10 seconds.