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DTC Confirmation Procedure

  1. INSPECTION START 

    Do you have CONSULT?

    Do you have CONSULT? 

    YES: GO TO 2.

    NO: GO TO  5.

  2. PRECONDITIONING 

    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 3.

  3. CHECK VEHICLE SPEED SIGNAL 
    NOTE: This procedure may be conducted with the drive wheels lifted in the shop or by driving the vehicle. If a road test is expected to be easier, it is unnecessary to lift the vehicle.

    With CONSULT

    1. Start engine.
    2. Read "VHCL SPEED SE" in "DATA MONITOR" mode of "ENGINE" using CONSULT. The vehicle speed on CONSULT should exceed 10 km/h (6 mph) when rotating wheels with suitable gear position.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO 4.

      NO: Proceed to "M/T MODELS: DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".

  4. PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE 
    1. Select "DATA MONITOR" mode of "ENGINE" using CONSULT.
    2. Warm engine up to normal operating temperature.
    3. Maintain the following conditions for at least 50 consecutive seconds.
      CAUTION: Always drive vehicle at a safe speed.
      ENG SPEED 2, 100 - 6, 000 rpm
      COOLANT TEMP/S More than 70°C (158°F)
      B/FUEL SCHDL 4.0 - 19.0 msec
      Selector lever Except Neutral position
      PW/ST SIGNAL OFF
    4. Check 1st trip DTC.

      Is 1st trip DTC detected? 

      YES: Proceed to "M/T MODELS: DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".

      NO: INSPECTION END

  5. PERFORM COMPONENT FUNCTION CHECK 

    Perform component function check. Refer to "M/T MODELS: COMPONENT FUNCTION CHECK ".

    Use component function check to check the overall function of the vehicle speed signal circuit. During this check, a 1st trip DTC might not be confirmed.

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: INSPECTION END

    NO: Proceed to "M/T MODELS: DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".

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