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DTC Information: DTC Detecting Condition

Item Detecting Condition Possible Cause
DTC Strategy
  • Electrical check
  1. Poor connection or damaged harness
  2. Open in HO2S control circuit
  3. Front HO2S
Enable Conditions
  • Battery voltage is between 11V and 16V
  • Upstream O2 sensor operative readiness is detected
Threshold value
  • Signal voltage is between 1.9V and 2.1V for 5sec during internal test
  • Reference ground circuit open (VG)
  • Signal voltage is lower than 2.1V during fuel cut off
Diagnosis Time
  • 15 sec.
MIL On Condition
  • 2 Driving Cycles