DTC Information: DTC Detecting Condition

2015 Kia Optima SX TurboSECTION DTC Detecting Condition
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DTC DETECTING CONDITION

Item Detecting Condition Possible Cause
DTC Strategy
  • Signal plausibility check
  1. Open or short in signal, ground or power supply circuit
  2. Poor connection or damaged harness
  3. Damage to the connecting flange/flywheel
  4. Misadjusted crankshaft and camshaft pulley position
  5. Faulty CKP sensor
Enable Conditions
  • Engine synchronized
  • Engine speed > 512 RPM
Threshold Value Case 1)
  • Tooth number check (Number of missing/additional teeth > 1)
Case 2)
  • Tooth number check (Number of missing/additional teeth > 2)
Diagnostic Time Case 1)
  • 5 rev.
Case 2)
  • 3 rev.
MIL On Condition
  • 2 Drive Cycles
RENDER: 1.0x

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