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DTC Confirmation Procedure

  1. PRECONDITIONING

    If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds before conducting the next test.

    TESTING CONDITION: 

    Before performing the following procedure, confirm that battery voltage is more than 11 V at idle. 

    GO TO 2.

  2. PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE-I
    1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
    2. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    3. Start engine and let it idle for 5 minutes and 10 seconds.
    4. Check 1st trip DTC.

    Is 1st trip DTC detected? 

    YES: "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".

    NO: GO TO 3.

  3. PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE-II

    With CONSULT-III 

    1. Select "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-III.
    2. Check that "COOLAN TEMP/S" indicates above 80°C (176°F).

      If it is above 80°C (176°F), go to the following steps.

      If it is below 80°C (176°F), warm engine up until "COOLAN TEMP/S" indicates more than 80°C (176°F).

      Then go to the following steps.

    3. Turn ignition switch OFF and soak the vehicle at cool place.
    4. Turn ignition switch ON.
      NOTE: Do not turn ignition switch OFF until step  8.
    5. Select "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-III.
    6. Check the following.
      DATA MONITOR DESCRIPTION

      COOLAN TEMP/S Below 40°C (104°F)
      INT/A TEMP SE Below 40°C (104°F)
      Difference between "COOLAN TEMP/S" and "INT/A TEMP SE" Within 6°C (11°F)

      If they are within the specified range, go to the following steps.

      If they are out of the specified range, soak the vehicle to meet the above conditions. Then go to the following steps.

      NOTE:
      • Do not turn ignition switch OFF.
      • If it is supposed to need a long period of time, do not deplete the battery.
    7. Start engine and let it idle for 5 minutes.
    8. Check 1st trip DTC.

    With GST 

    Follow the procedure "With CONSULT-III" above.

    Is 1st trip DTC detected? 

    YES: "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".

    NO: INSPECTION END