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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
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.
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.
  • Engine output control 1: Driving at 70 km/h or more is possible.
  • Engine output control 2: Driving at 40 km/h 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.
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.
Combustion control mode Stratified charge combustion control at starting No stratified charge combustion at starting (cold start).
Idle speed control Stops feedback control of idle speed and controls with specified speed.
Recovery speed control at decelerating Stops recovery speed control by the fuel cut at decelerating and controls with specified speed.
Ignition timing correction control Partially controls ignition timing control.
Retardation control Controls ignition timing delay control in the intermediate water temperature range.

Fail Safe Pattern 

Pattern Fail safe mode
A Traveling control mode Accelerator angle variation control
B Engine output control 1
C Engine output control 2
D Device fix mode
E Combustion control mode Stratified charge combustion control at starting
F
  • Idle speed control
  • Recovery speed control at decelerating
  • Idle neutral control *
G
  • Ignition timing correction control
  • Retardation control

*: Not applicable

Fail Safe List 

x: Applicable, -: Not applicable

DTC No. Detected items Vehicle behavior
Pattern Others
A B C D E F G
U0101 CAN communication line - - - x - - - ECM operates active grille shutter to fully-open position. *
U0122 CAN communication line x - x - - - - -
U012E, U042F Engine communication - - - x x - - ECM stops the electric valve timing control. (The camshaft returns to the position of most retard angle.)
- - - x - x -
P0010, P0020 Electric intake valve timing control module - - - x x - - ECM stops the electric valve timing control. (The camshaft returns to the position of most retard angle.)
- - - x - x -
P0011, P0012, P0016, P0018, P0021 Intake valve timing control - - - x - - - ECM stops the electric valve timing control. (The camshaft returns to the position of most retard angle.)
NOTE: SYMBOL When VTC mechanism sticks, camshaft position does not change from position of stuck angle.
P0014, P0015, P0017, P0019, P0024, P0025 Exhaust valve timing control - - - x - - - ECM stops the electric valve timing control. (The camshaft returns to the position of most retard angle.)
NOTE: SYMBOL When VTC mechanism sticks, camshaft position does not change from position of stuck angle.
P0046, P004B Electric wastegate actuator motor - x - x - - - ECM stops the electric wastegate actuator control. (Wastegate valve opens)
P0078, P0084 Exhaust valve timing control solenoid valve - - - x - - - -
P0087, P0088 Fuel rail pressure control x - - x x - - -
x - - - x - -
P0090 High pressure fuel pump x - - x x - - -
P0101, P010B Mass air flow sensor x - - - x - - -
- x - x - - x -
P0102, P0103, P010C, P010D - x - x - - x -
P0117, P0118 Engine coolant temperature sensor - - - - - x - -
P0122, P0123, P0222, P0223, P0227, P0228, P1239, P2132, P2133, P2135 Throttle position sensor - - - x - - - 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. So, the acceleration will be poor.
P0171, P0172, P0174, P0175 Fuel injection system x - - - - x - -
P0190 Fuel rail pressure sensor x - - x - x - -
P0191, P0192, P0193 x - - - x - - -
P0197, P0198 Engine oil temperature sensor - - - - - - - Exhaust valve timing control does not function.
P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, P0206 Fuel injector x - - - x - - -
P0234, P1334 Turbocharger system - x - x - - - -
P0235, P0237, P0238, P0241, P0242 Turbocharger boost sensor - x - x - - - -
P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306 Misfire x - - - - x - -
P0335 Crankshaft position sensor - - - x x - - -
- - - x - x -
P0340, P0345 Intake camshaft position sensor - - - x x - - -
- - - x - x -
P1140, P1145 x - - x - - x -
P0365, P0390 Exhaust camshaft position sensor - - - x - - - -
P0500 Vehicle speed sensor x - - - - x - -
P052A, P052B, P052C, P052D Intake valve timing control - - - x - - - -
P0524 Engine oil pressure - - - - - - -
  • ECM illuminates engine oil pressure warning lamp on the combination meter.
  • Engine speed will not rise more than 4000 RPM due to the fuel cut.
  • Fail-safe is canceled when ignition switch OFF → ON.
P0603, P0607 ECM - - - - - - - -
- x - - - - - ASCD operation may be deactivated.
P0604 - - - x - - - ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
P0605 - - - - - - - -
- - - x - - - ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
P0606 - - - - - - - -
- - - x - - - ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
P060A - - - x - - - ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
- x - x - - -
  • ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
  • ASCD operation may be deactivated.
P060B - - - x - - - ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
P062B - - - - - - - -
x - - - x - -
P062D, P062E - - x x x - - -
P0641 Sensor power supply - - - x x - - ECM stops the electric valve timing control. (The camshaft returns to the position of most retard angle.)
- - - x - x -
P0643 - - - x - - - -
P14A4, P14A5, P14AD, P14AE Charge air cooler cooling electric water pump - - - - - - - Charge air cooler cooling electric water pump runs at the command speed.
P14A7, P14B0 - - - - - - - Charge air cooler cooling electric water pump runs at full speed.
P14A9, P14AA, P14AC, P14B2, P14B3, P14B5 - - - - - - - Charge air cooler cooling electric water pump stops.
P1197 Out of gas - - - x - - - -
P119A, P119B, P119C Fuel pressure sensor x - - - x - - -
P1233, P2101 Electric throttle control - - - x - - - ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
P1236, P2118 Throttle control motor - - - x - - - ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
P1238, P2119 Electric throttle control actuator - x - - - - - -
- - - x - - - ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
P1290, P2100, P2103 Throttle control motor relay - - - x - - - ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
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
P2122, P2123, P2127, P2128, P2138 Accelerator pedal position sensor - - - x - - - -
P23E9, P23EA, P2614, P2615 Intake camshaft position sensor - - - x x - - ECM stops the electric valve timing control. (The camshaft returns to the position of most retard angle.)
- - - x - x -
P23EB, P2616, P2617, P2618 - - - x x - -
P2619 - - - x - x -
P2562, P2566, P2586, P2590 Electric wastegate control valve position sensor - x - x - - - ECM stops the electric wastegate actuator control. (Wastegate valve opens)
P2563, P2564, P2565, P2587, P2588, P2589 -
P2578, P2593 Turbocharger speed sensor - - - - - - - Torque have to be limited to the operating range that does not generate the over speed of the turbocharger.
P25DF, P25E8, P34A4, P34AC, P34AD, P34B0, P34B1 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.
P34C4, P34C5 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.)
P34C8 Electric intake valve timing control module - - - x x - - ECM stops the electric valve timing control. (The camshaft returns to the position of most retard angle.)
- - - x - x -