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DTC Information: DTC Detecting Condition

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Item Detecting Condition Possible Cause
DTC Strategy Case1
  • Range check (low)
  • Poor connector connection
  • ECTS
  • Short or open in the engine coolant temperature sensor signal circuit
Case2
  • Range check (high)
Case3
  • Conformity monitoring
Enable Conditions Case1
  • Battery voltage is between 11 and 16V
  • ECTS value is greater than 56°C (132.8°F) at engine starting
  • Intake air temperature is greater than -10°C (14°F) at engine starting
  • Ambient temperature is greater than -10°C (14°F)
Case2
  • Battery voltage is between 11 and 16V
  • ECTS value is below 76°C (168.8°F) at engine starting
Case3
  • Battery voltage is between 11 and 16V
  • More than 360m after engine "OFF"
  • Engine coolant temperature reduction is below 1.4°C (34.52°F) when after engine "ON" and the vehicle speed is more than 25km/h (15.53MPH) and for 15s
  • Intake, engine oil and ambient temperature reduction are below 2.0°C (35.6°F) when after engine "ON" and the vehicle speed is more than 25km/h (15.53MPH) and for 15s
  • Temperature sensor is greater than -30°C (-22°F)
Threshold Value Case1
  • Difference between maximum ECT and minimum IAT is below 2.25°C (36.05°F)
Case2
  • Difference between the ECTS model value and the measured temperature sensor is greater than 5°C (41°F)
Case3
  • Difference between the ECTS value and the engine oil, ambient, intake model value is greater than 20°C (68°F)
Diagnostic Time Case1
  • 1s
Case2
  • 1s
Case3
  • 0.4s
MIL ON Condition
  • 2 driving cycle
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