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Typical Enabling Conditions

Monitor runs whenever following DTCs not stored P0010 (Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve)
P0011 (VVT System - Advance)
P0012 (VVT System - Retard)
P0016 (VVT System - Misalignment)
P0031, P0032, P101D (Air Fuel Ratio Sensor Heater)
P0037, P0038, P102D (Heated Oxygen Sensor Heater)
P2195, P2196, P2237, P2238, P2239, P2252, P2253, P2A00 (Air Fuel Ratio Sensor)
P0136, P0137, P0138, P0139, P0607 (Rear Oxygen Sensor)
P0102, P0103 (Mass Air Flow Meter)
P0107, P0108 (Manifold Absolute Pressure)
P0115, P0117, P0118 (Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor)
P0125 (Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Closed Loop Fuel Control)
P0120, P0121, P0122, P0123, P0220, P0222, P0223, P2135 (Throttle Position Sensor)
P0171, P0172 (Fuel System)
P0301 - P0304 (Misfire)
P0335 (Crankshaft Position Sensor)
P0340 (Camshaft Position Sensor)
P0351 - P0354 (Igniter)
Auxiliary battery voltage 11 V or more
Intake air temperature -10°C (14°F) or more
Engine coolant temperature 75°C (167°F) or more
Atmospheric pressure 76 kPa (abs) (570 mmHg (abs)) or more
Idling OFF
Engine speed Less than 3200 rpm
Air fuel ratio sensor status Activated
Fuel system status Closed loop
Engine load 10% or more, and less than 70%
All of the following conditions are met Condition 1, 2 and 3
1. Mass air flow rate 2.5 to 55 gm/sec
2. Front catalyst temperature (estimated) 530 to 800°C (986 to 1472°F)
3. Rear catalyst temperature (estimated) 370 to 675°C (698 to 1247°F)