If the PCM determines that the efficiency of the catalyst oxygen storage time has dropped below the 1.2 second threshold, the PCM sets a P0430 DTC.
Item | Detecting Condition | Possible cause |
DTC Strategy |
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Manipulates Airfuel and stores the times it takes for the pre and post converter oxygen sensors to switch. | 1. Catalyst Converter |
EnableConditions |
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No disabling faults present
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No instrumentation slews active
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Engine Runtime longer than 580 sec.
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Purge Concentration Learned
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Airflow between 3 g/s and 10 g/s
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Throttle closed less than 1.5%
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Coolant Temp. between 70°C (158 °F) and 120°C (248 °F)
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Ambient Temp. between -7°C (19.4 °F) and 105°C (221 °F)
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Barometer greater than 72 kPa
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Max number of test attempts less than 12
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Closed Loop
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Catalyst Temp. between 250°C (482 °F) and 950°C (1742 °F)
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Fuel learning completed
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Vehicle speed less than 3 kph (1.8 mph)
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Not air fuel ramping
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Max idle time (about 60 sec.) not exceeded | |
Threshold value |
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Oxygen Storage Time less than 1.2 sec.. | |
Diagnosis Time |
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15 sec. | |
MIL On Condition |
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1 Driving cycle |