Confirmation Driving Pattern
HINT:
Performing this confirmation pattern will activate the catalyst monitor. This is very useful for verifying the completion of a repair.
- Connect the Intelligent tester or Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Turn the tester ON.
- Clear DTCs (if set) (see DTC CHECK / CLEAR ).
- Enter the following menus:
- Intelligent Tester - Select: DIAGNOSIS / CARB OBD II / READINESS TESTS.
- Techstream - Select: Powertrain / Engine / Monitor.
- Check that CAT EVAL*1 (Catalyst / Status 2)*2 is INCMPL*1 (Incomplete)*2.
- Start the engine and warm it up.
- Drive the vehicle at between 40 mph and 70 mph (64 km/h and 113 km/h) for at least 10 minutes.
- Those items will change to COMPL*1 (Complete)*2 as CAT EVAL*1 (Catalyst)*2 monitor operates.
- On the tester, enter the following menus:
- Intelligent tester - Select: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DTC INFO / PENDING CODES; then check if any DTCs (any pending DTCs) are set.
- Techstream - Select: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes / Pending; then check if any DTCs (any pending DTCs) are set.
HINT:
- If CAT EVAL*1 (Catalyst)*2 does not change to COMPL*1 (Complete)*2, and any pending DTCs fail to set, extend the driving time.
- *1: Intelligent tester
- *2: Techstream