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EVAP Drive Cycle 2

  1. Preconditions  The monitor will not run unless:
    • The fuel tank is less than 90 % full.
    • The altitude is less than 8,000 ft (2,450 m).
    • The vehicle is at stationary.
    • The engine coolant temperature is between 4.4°C and 35°C (40°F to 95°F).
    • The intake air temperature is between 4.4°C and 35°C (40°F to 95°F).
    • Vehicle was driven in the city area (or on free-way) for 10 minutes or more.
  2. Monitor Conditions 
    1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF and wait for 6 hours.

    HINT: Do not start the engine until checking Readiness Monitor status. If the engine is started, the step described above must be repeated.

  3. Monitor Status 
    1. Connect a hand-held tester to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Turn the tester or scan tool ON.
    4. Check the Readiness Monitor status displayed on the tester or scan tool.

If the status does not switch to COMPL (complete), restart the engine, make sure that the preconditions have been met, and then perform the Monitor Conditions again.