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EGR Monitor Repair Verification Drive Cycle

    NOTE: Ambient air temperature or IAT PID must read a minimum of 32°F (0°C) to initiate the EGR monitor.
  1. Refer to and complete the vehicle check and preparation before initiating the following repair verification steps. See VEHICLE CHECK/PREPARATION .
  2. Start the engine and drive the vehicle for 6 minutes:
    • Drive in stop-and-go traffic for 5 minutes with at least 2 idle periods.
    • Accelerate to 45 MPH (72 km/h) at more than 1/2 throttle (35 MPH [56 km/h] on Escort/Tracer). Maintain speed for one minute.
  3. Rerun quick test. See QUICK TEST .