DTC P050B: Cold Start Ignition Timing Performance: Description

This monitor will run when the engine is started at an engine coolant temperature of -10 to 50°C (14 to 122°F). The DTC is stored after the engine idles for 13 seconds (2 trip detection logic).

The DTC is designed to monitor the ignition timing at cold start. When the engine is started at an engine coolant temperature of below 50°C (122°F), the ECM checks the ignition timing during engine idling. If the ignition timing advances beyond the specified level within 10 seconds, the ECM interprets this as a malfunction. The MIL is illuminated and a DTC is stored when the malfunction is detected in consecutive driving cycles (2 trip detection logic).

NOTE:

When the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal during inspections or repairs, the idle speed control learned values are cleared. This DTC cannot be stored with the idle speed control learned values cleared.

HINT:

The idle speed control learning is performed when the engine is warmed up and has been idling for 5 minutes.

Fig 1: Identifying Cold Start Ignition Timing Performance Graph

DTC No.	DTC Detection Condition	Trouble Area
P050B	Insufficient ignition timing retard at cold start (2 trip detection logic).	Throttle body Mass air flow meter PCV system Air cleaner filter element Intake system VVT system ECM Wire harness or connector