The PCM monitors vehicle speed signal from ABS (or ESP) control every 30 seconds, if no signal is detected for more than 20 seconds, the PCM sets a P2159 DTC.
Item | Detecting Condition | Possible cause | |
DTC Strategy |
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Detects the lack of vehicle speed signal | 1. Poor connection 2. Open or short in harness 3. Wheel speed sensor(FR) 4. ABS or ESP control unit 5. PCM | |
Enable Conditions | Case 1 |
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Engine Running
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No VSS disabling malfunction present
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No TPS fault present
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No MAP fault present
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Ignition Voltage between 11V and 16V
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Engine Coolant Temperature higher than 60℃(140℉)
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MAP greater than 55 kPa (7.98 psi)
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TPS between 25% and 60%
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Engine Speed between 1200 rpm and 4000 rpm
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Vehicle Speed derived from transmission faster than 10 kph (6.2 mph) | |
Case 2 |
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Engine Running
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No VSS disabling malfunction present
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No TPS fault present
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No MAP fault present
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Ignition Voltage between 11V and 16V
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Engine Coolant Temperature higher than 60℃(140℉)
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MAP less than 32 kPa (4.64 psi)
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TPS less than 1%
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Engine Speed between 1800 rpm and 6000 rpm
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Transmission in gear | ||
Threshold value | Case 1 |
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Vehicle Speed slower than 10 kph (6.2 mph) | |
Case 2 |
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Vehicle Speed slower than 5kph (3.1 mph)
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Delta Engine Speed higher than 100rpm | ||
Diagnosis Time |
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Continuous (More than 20 seconds failure for every 30 seconds test ) | ||
MIL On Condition |
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3 Driving Cycles |