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DTC Confirmation Procedure

  1. CHECK DTC PRIORITY

    If DTC P0016 is displayed with DTC P0075, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC P0075.

    Is applicable DTC detected?

    YES 

    Perform diagnosis of applicable. Refer to DTC INDEX .

    NO 

    GO TO STEP 2  .

  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.

    TESTING CONDITION: 

    Before performing the following procedure, confirm that battery voltage is between 10 V and 16 V at idle. 

    GO TO STEP 3  .

  3. PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE-I

    G-20With CONSULT 

    1. Turn ignition switch ON and select "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT.
    2. Start engine and warm it up to the 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
      COOLANT TEMP/S More than 60°C (140°F)
      Shift lever P or N position
    4. Let engine idle for 10 seconds.
    5. Check 1st trip DTC.

    NSM020With GST 

    Follow the procedure "With CONSULT" above.

    Is 1st trip DTC detected?

    YES 

    Go to DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE 

    NO 

    GO TO STEP 4  .

  4. PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE-II

    G-20With CONSULT 

    1. Maintain the following conditions for at least 20 consecutive seconds.
      ENG SPEED 1, 200 - 3, 175 rpm (A constant rotation is maintained.)
      COOLANT TEMP/S More than 65°C (149°F)
      Shift lever D position
      Driving location uphill 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.

    NSM020With GST 

    Follow the procedure "With CONSULT" above.

    Is 1st trip DTC detected?

    YES 

    Go to DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE 

    NO 

    INSPECTION END