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DTC Confirmation Procedure

  1. PRECONDITIONING

    If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always perform the following procedure before conducting the next test.

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
    3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

      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. Turn ignition switch ON.
    4. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    5. Start engine and let it idle for 5 minutes and 10 seconds.
    6. Check 1st trip DTC.

      Is 1st trip DTC detected? 

      YES: "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".

      NO: GO TO 3.

  3. PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE-II
    1. Select "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-III.
    2. Check that "COOLAN TEMP/S" indicates above 70°C (158°F).

      If it is above 70°C (158°F), go to the following steps.

      If it is below 70°C (158°F), warm engine up until "COOLAN TEMP/S" indicates more than 70°C (158°F).

      Then perform the following steps.

    3. Turn ignition switch OFF and soak the vehicle in a cool place.
    4. Turn ignition switch ON.
    5. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    6. Turn ignition switch ON.
      NOTE: Do not turn ignition switch OFF until step  10.
    7. Select "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-III.
    8. Check the following.
      TEMPERATURE REFERENCE

      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, perform the following steps.

      If they are out of the specified range, soak the vehicle to meet the above conditions. Then perform 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.
    9. Start engine and let it idle for 5 minutes.
    10. Check 1st trip DTC.

      Is 1st trip DTC detected? 

      YES: "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".

      NO: INSPECTION END