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DTC Information: DTC Detecting Condition

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Item Detecting Condition Possible Cause
DTC Strategy Case 1
  • Rationality check, signal low
  • Poor connector connection
  • Open/short circuit
  • EGR gas temperature sensor
Case 2
  • Rationality check, signal high
Case 3
  • Rationality check, signal stuck
Enable Conditions Case 1
  • No DTC of EGR gas temperature
  • Accumulated intake air flow is more than 250g
  • Accumulated EGR flow is more than 200g
Case 2
  • No DTC of EGR gas temperature
  • Accumulated intake air flow is more than 250g
  • Accumulated EGR flow is more than 200g
Case 3
  • No DTC of EGR gas temperature
  • Accumulated intake air flow is more than 250g
  • Accumulated EGR flow is more than 200g
  • Driving cycle is more than 5 times at cold start
    • Intake air flow is higher than 16g/sec
    • Vehicle speed is faster than 431 km/h (24.8 mi/h)
  • Driving cycle is more than 5 times at heating start
    • Intake air flow is lower than 35g/sec
    • Vehicle speed is slower than 431 km/h (24.8 mi/h)
    • EGR mass flow is higher than 5 kg/h
Threshold Value Case 1
  • EGR gas Temperature is lower than 0°C (32°F)
Case 2
  • EGR gas temperature is higher than 185°C (365°F)
Case 3
  • When difference temperature between maximum and minimum is lower than 40°C (104°F)
Diagnostic Time
  • 4s
MIL ON Condition
  • 2 driving cycles