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DTC Information And Inspection: DTC Detecting Condition

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Item  Detecting Condition  Possible Cause 
Main Action
  • Check catalyst for oxygen storage capacity by evaluating downstream O2 sensor voltage fluctuations
  1. Exhaust gas leaks
  2. Faulty rear HO2S
  3. Faulty three way catalytic converter
Prerequisite Condition
  • Coolant temperature is higher than 55° (131°F)
  • Catalyst temperature (model) is between 445° (833°F) and 925° (1, 697°F)
  • Vehicle speed is faster than 8Kph (5Mph)
  • Engine speed is between 1, 200 RPM and 3, 200 RPM.
  • Mass air flow is between 0.22 and 0.9 g/rev.
  • Ambient pressure is greater than 75kPa (750hPa).
  • Canister load is less than 0.5.
  • Lambda control is active with stable driving condition.
  • Downstream O2 sensor operative readiness is detected.
  • No opening or closing of canister purge valve.
  • Battery voltage is between 11V and 16V.
Threshold Value
  • Average malfunction index is greater than 1.
Diagnostic Time
  • 25 Lambda Controller Cycles
MIL-On Condition
  • 2nd Driving Cycle