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P1561

1E0102 - P1561

Information saved in
DME

Fault code
1E0102 - P1561

Fault text
Idle speed control, cold start: Engine speed too low

Fault description
The diagnostic function monitors the idle speed during the
catalytic converter's warmup phase.

Condition for fault identification
Test condition:
The fault is recognized when the actual engine speed falls
below the specified engine speed during the catalyst heating
phase. The level of the relevant low-end violation is defined
by the program map.
Potential problem source(s):
- Collateral fault
Terminal condition: none
Voltage condition:
- Electrical system voltage > 10 V
Temperature condition:
- Coolant temperature > -10 °C
Time condition:
- 10 sec. to 25 sec.
Other conditions:
- Engine on

Condition for fault memory entry
The fault is logged in the fault memory if it remains
continuously present for longer than 5 sec.

Action in service
- If other faults are present repair these

Fault effect and breakdown warning
Breakdown notice:
- none
Possible apparent symptoms:
- In extreme cases the engine may stall.

Driver information
Warning light:
- ECE emissions warning lamp: off
- US emissions warning lamp: on
- ECE electronic engine power reduction: off
- US electronic engine power reduction: off
- CC message: none

Service instruction
- none