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DTC Confirmation Procedure

  1. INSPECTION START

    Do you have CONSULT-III?

    Do you have CONSULT-III? 

    YES: GO TO 2.

    NO: GO TO  5.

  2. 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.

      GO TO 3.

  3. CHECK PNP SIGNAL

    With CONSULT-III 

    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Select "P/N POSI SW" in "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-III. Then check the "P/N POSI SW" signal under the following conditions.
      SIGNAL REFERENCE

      Position (Selector lever) Known-good signal
      N or P position ON
      Except above position OFF

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO 4.

      NO: Go to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".

  4. PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
    1. Select "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-III.
    2. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
    3. Maintain the following conditions for at least 50 consecutive seconds.
      CAUTION: Always drive vehicle at a safe speed.
      VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITION REFERENCE

      ENG SPEED 1, 400 - 6, 375 RPM
      COOLAN TEMP/S More than 70°C (158°F)
      B/FUEL SCHDL 2.0 - 31.8 msec
      VHCL SPEED SE More than 64 km/h (40 mph)
      Selector lever Suitable position
    4. Check 1st trip DTC.

      Is 1st trip DTC detected? 

      YES: Go to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".

      NO: INSPECTION END

  5. PERFORM COMPONENT FUNCTION CHECK

    Perform component function check. Refer to "COMPONENT FUNCTION CHECK ".

    NOTE: Use component function check the overall function of the park/neutral position (PNP) signal circuit. During this check, a 1st trip DTC might not be confirmed.

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: INSPECTION END

    NO: Go to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".