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DTC Confirmation Procedure

  1. 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.

    TESTING CONDITION: 

    Before performing the following procedure, confirm that battery voltage is between 11 V and 16 V at idle. 

    GO TO STEP 2  .

  2. PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE-1

    G-20 With CONSULT

    1. Turn ignition switch ON and select "DATA MONITOR" mode of "ENGINE" using CONSULT.
    2. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
    3. Maintain the following conditions for at least 6 consecutive seconds. Hold the accelerator pedal as steady as possible.
      ENG SPEED 1, 200 - 2, 000 RPM
      COOLAN TEMP/S More than 60°C (140°F)
      Selector lever P or N position
    4. Stop vehicle with engine running and let engine idle for 10 seconds.
    5. Check 1st trip DTC.

    NSM020 With GST

    Follow the procedure "With CONSULT" above.

    Is 1st trip DTC detected?

    YES 

    Proceed to DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE .

    NO 

    GO TO STEP 3  .

  3. PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE-2

    G-20 With CONSULT

    1. Maintain the following conditions for at least 20 consecutive seconds.
      ENG SPEED 1, 200 - 3, 175 RPM (A constant rotation is maintained.)
      COOLAN TEMP/S More than 64°C (148°F)
      Selector lever D position
      Driving location Driving vehicle uphill
      (Increased engine load will help maintain the driving conditions required for this test.)
      CAUTION:

      Always drive at a safe speed.

    2. Check 1st trip DTC.

    NSM020 With GST

    Follow the procedure "With CONSULT" above.

    Is 1st trip DTC detected?

    YES 

    Proceed to DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE .

    NO 

    INSPECTION END