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Engine Control System: Fail-safe

DTC No. Detected items Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode
U1024 Can communication circuit VVEL actuator motor relay is turned off, and VVEL value is become at a minimum angle. Engine speed will not rise more than 3, 500 RPM due to the fuel cut.
U0284 Active grille shutter ECM operates active grille shutter to fully-open position.
U1040, U1044 LIN communication line ECM operates active grille shutter to fully-open position.
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.
P0014, P0015, P0017, P0019, P0024, P0025 Exhaust valve timing control The signal is not energized to the exhaust valve timing control magnet retarder and the magnet retarder control does not function.
P0087 FRP control system
  • Engine torque is limited.
  • VVEL value is maintained at a fixed angle.
P0088 Engine speed is limited.
P0090 FRP control system
  • Engine torque is limited.
  • VVEL value is maintained at a fixed angle.
P00B3, P00B4 Engine coolant temperature sensor 2 High coolant temperature control does not function.
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 1 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 1 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.
P0190 FRP sensor
  • Engine speed is limited.
  • High pressure fuel pump is activated at maximum discharge pressure.
P0196, P0197, P0198 Engine oil temperature sensor Exhaust valve timing control does not function.
P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, P0206, P0207, P0208 Injector
  • Engine torque is limited.
  • Fuel injection shut-off of malfunction cylinder.
  • Mixture ratio feedback control does not function.
  • Idle engine speed is increased.
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.
P059F Active grille shutter
  • When a voltage and temperature related malfunction is detected, the active grille shutter stops at the position of detection.
  • Except for the above case, operates the active grille shutter to fully opened position.
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 decrees) by the return spring.
  • The position of the following components is fixed.
    • Intake valve timing control solenoid valve
    • Exhaust valve timing control solenoid valve
  • ASCD operation may be deactivated.
P0605, P0606, P060B, P062D, P062E ECM
NOTE: 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 decrees) by the return spring.
  • The position of the following components is fixed.
    • Intake valve timing control solenoid valve
    • Exhaust valve timing control solenoid valve
  • ASCD operation may be deactivated.
P060A ECM
NOTE: 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 decrees) by the return spring.
  • The position of the following components is fixed.
    • Intake valve timing control solenoid valve
    • Exhaust valve timing control solenoid valve
  • Engine torque may be limited.
  • ASCD operation may be deactivated.
P062B ECM Type 1
  • Engine torque is limited.
  • Idle engine speed is increased.
  • Fuel injector power supply shut-off.
  • High fuel pressure limitation.
Type 2
  • Engine torque is limited.
  • Fuel injection shut-off of malfunction cylinder.
  • Mixture ratio feedback control does not function.
  • Idle engine speed is increased.
P0643 ECM
  • ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a fixed opening (Approx. 5 decrees) by the return spring.
  • The position of the following components is fixed.
    • Intake valve timing control solenoid valve
    • Exhaust valve timing control solenoid valve
P1087, P1088 VVEL control function VVEL of normal bank is controlled at VVEL angle of abnormal bank. Engine speed will not rise more than 3, 500 RPM due to the fuel cut.
P1089, P1092 VVEL control shaft position sensor VVEL value is maintained at a fixed angle. Engine speed will not rise more than 3, 500 RPM due to the fuel cut
P1090, P1093 VVEL actuator motor VVEL of normal bank is controlled at VVEL angle of abnormal bank. Engine speed will not rise more than 3, 500 RPM due to the fuel cut.
VVEL actuator motor relay is turned off, and VVEL value is become at a minimum angle. Engine speed will not rise more than 3, 500 RPM due to the fuel cut.
P1091 VVEL actuator motor relay VVEL actuator motor relay is turned off, and VVEL value is become at a minimum angle. Engine speed will not rise more than 3, 500 RPM due to the fuel cut.
P1197 Out of gas
  • Engine torque is limited.
  • VVEL value is maintained at a fixed angle.
P1606 VVEL control module VVEL actuator motor relay is turned off, and VVEL value is become at a minimum angle. Engine speed will not rise more than 3, 500 RPM due to the fuel cut.
P1608 VVEL control shaft position sensor VVEL actuator motor relay is turned off, and VVEL value is become at a minimum angle. Engine speed will not rise more than 3, 500 RPM due to the fuel cut.
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 because of 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 by 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.
P26A3, P26A5, P26A6, P26A7 Multi-way control valve
  • When detecting a malfunction with the valve closed, ECM fully opens the valve.
  • When detecting a malfunction with the valve opened, ECM maintains valve angle.
  • When detecting a malfunction in sensor, ECM fully opens the valve.
  • ECM limits the engine output depending on malfunctions.