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Typical Enabling Conditions

COLD START MONITOR

Monitor runs whenever following DTCs are not present None
Battery voltage 10.5 V or more
Time after engine start 1 second or more
ECT at engine start Less than 60°C (140°F)
ECT sensor circuit fail (P0115, P0117, P0118, P0125) Not detected
IAT sensor circuit fail (P0112, P0113) Not detected
Thermostat fail (P0128) Not detected
Soak time 0 second or more
Accumulated MAF 1564 g or more
Engine Running
Fuel cut Off
Difference between ECT at engine start and IAT Less than 40°C (72°F)
SOAK MONITOR

Monitor runs whenever following DTCs not present None
Battery voltage 10.5 V or more
Engine Running
ECT sensor circuit fail (P0115, P0117, P0118) Not detected
IAT sensor circuit fail (P0112, P0113) Not detected
Thermostat fail (P0128) Not detected
Soak timer circuit fail (P2610) Not detected
Soak time 5 hours or more
Either of the following conditions is met: (a) or (b)
(a) ECT 60°C (140°F) or more
(b) Accumulated MAF 3232 g or more