FixVault

DTC Description: Fail-Safe

Fail safe mode

Vehicle behavior

Traveling control mode

Accelerator angle variation control

ECM controls the accelerator pedal depression speed to make it slower than actual speed. This causes a drop in accelerating performance and encourages the driver to repair malfunction.

NOTE: ECM does not control the accelerator pedal releasing speed.

Device fix mode

  • Fixes electric intake valve timing control motor in the reference position.
  • Fixes exhaust valve timing control solenoid valve in the reference position.

Combustion control mode

Stratified charge combustion control at starting

No stratified charge combustion at starting (cold start).