Details On DTCs

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DTC P0015:00 PCM (SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5) DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSE

DESCRIPTION

Hydraulic variable valve timing control system: over-retarded

DETECTION CONDITION

Determination conditions

For the advance amount from the maximum exhaust valve retard position, a condition in which the actual advance amount is smaller than the target value continues for a specified period of time.

Preconditions

Engine coolant temperature: 30 °C {86 °F} or more⁽¹⁾
Hydraulic variable valve timing control: maximum cam advanced mode
The following DTCs are not detected:
- P0335:00, P0365:00

Malfunction determination period

5 s period

Drive cycle

Self test type

CMDTC self test

Sensor used

CKP sensor
Exhaust CMP sensor

FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION

Not applicable

VEHICLE STATUS WHEN DTCs ARE OUTPUT

Illuminates check engine light.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

OCV malfunction
- Spool valve in OCV is stuck in retard position
Hydraulic variable valve timing actuator malfunction
Timing chain malfunction
- Poor assembly of timing chain
  - Looseness or jumping
Mis-detection of exhaust CMP sensor
Engine oil malfunction
- Use of unspecified engine oil
- Low engine oil level
- Low engine oil pressure
  - Engine oil runners are clogged or have leakage
PCM malfunction

⁽¹⁾	Value can be verified by displaying PIDs using M-MDS