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General Information





General Description

Comparing actual torque and desired torque, ECM diagnoses calculated torque state. Actual torque keeps lower than desired torque, ECM checks if actual torque is higher than desired torque. dividing condition into two state, dynamic and steady states, ECM applies different diagnosis logic. Because the responses due to this code is similar to that of MAF control error, checking MAF at first.

DTC Description

If the actual torque is higher than the desired torque, an error is recognized. And ECM sets P161B and MIL (Malfunction Indication Lamp) turns on.

DTC Detecting Condition