DTC Information: DTC Detecting Condition

2021 Kia Forte GT, Automatic DCT TransSECTION DTC Detecting Condition
Item Detecting Condition Possible Cause
DTC Strategy
  • Signal monitoring
  • Poor connector connection
  • Faulty ESC circuit
  • Faulty ESC module
Enable Condition
  • Ignition "ON"
  • No related DTC is stored
Threshold Value Case1
  • When the pump motor power is below a certain voltage
Case2
  • When the pump motor power circuit is short for over 3s
Case3
  • When the voltage generated after operating the pump motor is below certain value
Disable Condition
  • Driving at 10 km/h (6.2 MPH) after ignition "OFF/ON"
Warning Lamp
  • Lamp "ON"
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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