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Engine Control System: Fail-safe

DTC No. Detected items Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode
P0011 P0012 P0016 P0018 P0021 P0022 Intake valve timing control
  • The signal is not energized to the intake valve timing control solenoid valve and the valve control does not function.
  • ECM activates the IVT intermediate lock control solenoid valve to bring the cam sprocket into an intermediate lock condition.
P0014 P0015 P0017 P0019 P0024 P0025 Exhaust valve timing control The signal is not energized to the exhaust valve timing control solenoid valve and the valve control does not function.
P0101 P0102 P0103 Mass air flow sensor circuit Engine speed will not rise more than 2, 400 rpm due to the fuel cut.
P0117 P0118 Engine coolant temperature sensor circuit Engine coolant temperature will be determined by ECM based on the following condition. CONSULT displays the engine coolant temperature decided by ECM.
Condition Engine coolant temperature decided (CONSULT display)
Just as ignition switch is turned ON or START 40°C (104°F)
Approx 4 minutes or more after engine starting 80°C (176°F)
Except as shown above 40 - 80°C (104 - 176°F) (Depends on the time)
When the fail-safe system for engine coolant temperature sensor is activated, the cooling fan operates while engine is running.
P0122 P0123 P0222 P0223 P2135 Throttle position sensor The ECM controls the electric throttle control actuator in regulating the throttle opening in order for the idle position to be within +10 degrees. The ECM regulates the opening speed of the throttle valve to be slower than the normal condition. Therefore, the acceleration will be poor.
P0196 P0197 P0198 Engine oil temperature sensor Intake valve timing control does not function.
P0500 Vehicle speed sensor The cooling fan operates (Highest) while engine is running.
P0524 Engine oil pressure
  • ECM illuminates oil pressure warning lamp on the combination meter.
  • Engine speed will not rise more than 4, 000 rpm due to the fuel cut.
  • Fail-safe is canceled when ignition switch OFF → ON.
P052A P052B P052C P052D Intake valve timing intermediate lock control -
P0603 P0607 ECM Engine torque may be limited.
P0604 ECM
  • ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
  • The position of the following components is fixed.
    • Intake valve timing control solenoid valve
    • Exhaust valve timing control solenoid valve
    • Intake manifold runner control valve
  • ICC operation may be deactivated.
P0605 P0606 P060B ECM
NOTE: SYMBOL Fail-safe may not occur depending on malfunction type.
  • ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
  • The position of the following components is fixed.
    • Intake valve timing control solenoid valve
    • Exhaust valve timing control solenoid valve
    • Intake manifold runner control valve
  • ICC operation may be deactivated.
P060A ECM
NOTE: SYMBOL Fail-safe may not occur depending on malfunction type.
  • ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
  • The position of the following components is fixed.
    • Intake valve timing control solenoid valve
    • Exhaust valve timing control solenoid valve
    • Intake manifold runner control valve
  • Engine torque may be limited.
  • ICC operation may be deactivated.
P0643 Sensor power supply
  • ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
  • The position of the following components is fixed.
    • Intake valve timing control solenoid valve
    • Exhaust valve timing control solenoid valve
    • Intake manifold runner control valve
P1575 P1805 Brake switch ECM controls the electric throttle control actuator by regulating the throttle opening to a small range. Therefore, acceleration will be poor.
Vehicle condition Driving condition
When engine is idling Normal
When accelerating Poor acceleration
P2100 P2103 Throttle control motor relay ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
P2101 Electric throttle control function ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
P2118 Throttle control motor ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
P2119 Electric throttle control actuator (When electric throttle control actuator does not function properly due to the return spring malfunction:) ECM controls the electric throttle actuator by regulating the throttle opening around the idle position. The engine speed will not rise more than 2, 000 rpm.
(When throttle valve opening angle in fail-safe mode is not in specified range:) ECM controls the electric throttle control actuator by regulating the throttle opening to 20 degrees or less.
(When ECM detects the throttle valve is stuck open:) While the vehicle is being driven, it slows down gradually because of fuel cut. After the vehicle stops, the engine stalls. The engine can restart in the N or P position, and engine speed will not exceed 1, 000 rpm or more.
P2122 P2123 P2127 P2128 P2138 Accelerator pedal position sensor The ECM controls the electric throttle control actuator in regulating the throttle opening in order for the idle position to be within +10 degrees. The ECM regulates the opening speed of the throttle valve to be slower than the normal condition. Therefore, the acceleration will be poor.