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DTC Confirmation Procedure

NOTE: Never refuel before and during the following procedure.
  1. PRECONDITIONING-I 

    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 2.

  2. PRECONDITIONING-II 

    With CONSULT

    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Check the following conditions:
      Ambient temperature -10°C (14°F) or more
      A/C switch OFF
      Blower fan switch OFF
    3. Select "DATA MONITOR" mode of "ENGINE" using CONSULT.
    4. Check the following conditions:
      COOLAN TEMP/S -10°C - 52°C (14 - 126°F)

      Is the condition satisfied? 

      YES: GO TO 3.

      NO:

      1. Satisfy the condition.
      2. GO TO 3.
  3. PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE-I 

    With CONSULT

    1. Start engine.
    2. Drive the vehicle until the following condition is satisfied.
      CAUTION: Always drive vehicle at safe speed.
      • STEP 1 

        Drive the vehicle under the conditions instructed below until the difference between "COOLAN TEMP/S" and "FUEL T/TMP SE" becomes at least 25°C (45°F).

        COOLAN TEMP/S 71°C (159°F) or less
        FUEL T/TMP SE Less than the value calculated by subtracting 25°C (45°F) from "COOLAN TEMP/S".(1)
        (1) Example
        COOLAN TEMP/S FUEL T/TMP SE
        70°C (158°F) 45°C (113°F) or less
        65°C (149°F) 40°C (104°F) or less
        60°C (140°F) 35°C (95°F) or less
      • STEP 2 

        Drive the vehicle at 50 km/h (32 MPH) or more with the difference between "COOLAN TEMP/S" and "FUEL T/TMP SE" maintained at 25°C (45°F) or more.

        NOTE: Keep the accelerator pedal as steady as possible during cruising.
      • STEP 3 

        Drive the vehicle at 50 km/h (32 MPH) or more until "COOLAN TEMP/S" increases by 6°C (11°F).

        NOTE: Keep the accelerator pedal as steady as possible during cruising.

      Is the condition satisfied? 

      YES: GO TO 4.

      NO: GO TO  1.

  4. PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE-II 

    With CONSULT

    1. Drive the vehicle until the following condition is satisfied.
      COOLAN TEMP/S 71°C (159°F) or more
      CAUTION: Always drive vehicle at safe speed.
    2. Check 1st trip DTC.

      Is 1st trip DTC detected? 

      YES: Proceed to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".

      NO: INSPECTION END

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