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Engine Control System: Fail-Safe

Description 

When a DTC is detected, ECM executes a mode (in the Fail-safe mode) applicable to the DTC. The fail-safe mode has the preset traveling control mode (accelerator angle variation and engine output limit) and device fix mode.

Fail-Safe mode Vehicle behavior Fail-Safe pattern
Traveling control mode Accelerator angle variation control ECM controls the accelerator pedal depression speed to make it slower than actual speed. This causes a drop in accelerating performance and encourages the driver to repair malfunction.
NOTE: SYMBOL ECM does not control the accelerator pedal releasing speed.
A
Engine output control ECM reduces the engine output, according to the rise in engine speed. This reduces the vehicle speed to encourage the driver to repair malfunction.
  • Driving at 70 km/h (44 MPH) or more is possible.
NOTE: SYMBOL This value is a reference value converted from engine power to vehicle speed. Actual power limitation value differs due to the malfunctioning part and driving condition.
B
ECM reduces the engine output, according to the rise in engine speed. This reduces the vehicle speed to encourage the driver to repair malfunction.
  • Driving at 40 km/h (25 MPH) or more is possible.
NOTE: SYMBOL This value is a reference value converted from engine power to vehicle speed. Actual power limitation value differs due to the malfunctioning part and driving condition.
C
Device fix mode
  • Fixes electric intake valve timing control motor in the reference position.
  • Fixes exhaust valve timing control solenoid valve in the reference position.
D
Combustion control mode Stratified charge combustion control at starting No stratified charge combustion at starting (cold start). E
Idle speed control Stops feedback control of idle speed and controls with specified speed. F
Recovery speed control at decelerating Stops recovery speed control by the fuel cut at decelerating and controls with specified speed.
Idle neutral control Stops idle neutral control.
Ignition timing correction control Partially controls ignition timing control. G
Retardation control Controls ignition timing delay control in the intermediate water temperature range.
Electric throttle control cancel mode ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring. H

Fail-Safe List 

DTC No. Detected items Vehicle behavior
Pattern Others
A B C D E F G H
C053C 00 Vehicle speed sensor x - - - x - - - -
P0010, P0020 00 Electric intake valve timing control module - - - x x x - - -
P0011, P0012, P0021, P0022 00 Intake valve timing control - - - x - - - - -
P0014, P0015, P0019, P0024, P0025 00 Exhaust valve timing control - - - x - - - - -
P0017 00 Exhaust valve timing control - - - x - - - - -
P0078, P0084 00 Exhaust valve timing control solenoid valve - - - x - - - - -
P0087, P0088, P0090 00 Fuel rail pressure control x - - x x - - - -
P0101, P0102, P0103 00 Mass air flow sensor x x - x x x x - -
P0107, P0108 00 Barometric pressure sensor x x - x - - - - -
P0117, P0118 00 Engine coolant temperature sensor - - - - x x - - -
P0122, P0123, P0222, P0223, P2135 00 Throttle position sensor - - - x - - - - -
P0171, P0172, P0174, P0175 00 Fuel injection system x - - - x x - - -
P0190 00 Fuel rail pressure sensor x - - x x x - - -
P0191, P0192, P0193 00 x - - - x - - - -
P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, P0206 00 Fuel injector x - - x x - - - -
P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306 00 Misfire x - - - x x - - -
P0335 00 Crankshaft position sensor - - - x x x - - -
P0340, P0345 00 Intake camshaft position sensor - - - x x x - - -
P0365, P0390 00 Exhaust camshaft position sensor - - - x - - - - -
P0500 00 Vehicle speed sensor x - - - x x - - -
P050A 00 Cold start control x - - - x - - -  
P0604, P0605, P0606, P060B, P061B 00 ECM - - - x - - - x -
P0607 00 x x - - - - - - ASCD operation may be deactivated.
P060A 00 x x - x - - - x ASCD operation may be deactivated.
P062B, P062D, P062E 00 x - - x x - - - -
P0641 00 Sensor power supply - - - x x x - - -
P0643 00 - - - x - - - x -
P1197 00 Out of gas - - - x - - - - -
P119A, P119B, P119C 00 Fuel pressure sensor x - - - x - - - -
P2100, P2103 00 Throttle control motor relay - - - x - - - x -
P2101 00 Electric throttle control - - - x - - - x -
P2118 00 Throttle control motor - - - x - - - x -
P2119 00 Electric throttle control actuator x x - x - - - x -
P2122, P2123, P2127, P2128, P2138 00 Accelerator pedal position sensor - - - x - - - - -
P23E9, P23EA, P2614, P2615 00 Intake camshaft position sensor (electric intake valve timing control signal) - - - x x x - - -
P23EB, P2616 00 - - - x x - - - -
P2617, P2618 00 Crankshaft position sensor (electric intake valve timing control signal) - - - x x - - - -
P2619 00 - - - x x x - - -
P25DF, P25E8 00 Electric intake valve timing control actuator - - - x x - - - ECM stops the electric valve timing control. (The camshaft returns to the position of most retard angle.)
NOTE: SYMBOL Normal bank transitions intermediate F/S valve timing.
P34AC, P34AD, P34B1, P34C4, P34C5 00 -
P34C8 00 Electric intake valve timing control module - - - x x x - - -
U0122 00 CAN communication line x - - - x - - - -
U012E, U042F 00 Engine communication - - - x x x - - -

STOP/START SYSTEM 

When ECM detects error, ECM detects DTC, prohibits the start/stop system operation, and display the Stop/Start warning indicator. When ECM detects error while operating the stop/start system, ECM restarts the engine.