General Information: DTC Detecting Condition

2010 Kia Rondo LX, 2.7 6SECTION DTC Detecting Condition
DTC DETECTING CONDITION CHART

Item Detecting Condition Possible Cause
DTC Strategy
  • Monitor the fuel trim value
  • Blocking of intake system
  • Fuel leakage in injector
  • Improper fuel pressure
Enable Conditions
  • Engine warm-up sufficiently
  • Drive at a steady speed over 5 minutes (Vehicle speed ≀ 130km/h)
  • 60Β°C (140Β°F) ≀ Engine coolant temperature ≀ 115Β°C (239Β°F)
  • No disabling faults (DTCs related to HO2S, purge valve, catalyst)
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Threshold value
  • Average of short term fuel trim < 1.2 and Average of long term fuel trim < 0.8
Diagnosis Time
  • Continuous
MIL On Condition
  • 2 Driving Cycles
RENDER: 1.0x

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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.