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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.

    Will CONSULT be used?

    YES

    GO TO 2.

    NO

    GO TO 6.

  2. PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE-1 

    SYMBOL With CONSULT

    TESTING CONDITION:

    Do not hold engine speed for more than the specified minutes below.

    1. Start engine and warm it up to the normal operating temperature.
    2. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    3. Turn ignition switch ON.
    4. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    5. Start engine and keep the engine speed between 3, 500 and 4, 000 RPM for at least 1 minute under no load.
    6. Let engine idle for 1 minute.
    7. Select "DATA MONITOR" mode of "ENGINE" using CONSULT.
    8. Check that "COOLAN TEMP/S" indicates more than 70 deg. C (158 deg. F).

      If not, warm up engine and go to next step when "COOLAN TEMP/S" indication reaches to 70 deg. C (158 deg. F).

    9. Open engine hood.
    10. Select "DTC & SRT CONFIRMATION" then "SRT WORK SUPPORT" mode of "ENGINE" using CONSULT.
    11. Rev engine up to 2, 500 to 3, 000 RPM and hold it for 3 consecutive minutes then release the accelerator pedal completely.
    12. Check the indication of "CATALYST".

    Which is displayed on CONSULT screen?

    CMPLT

    GO TO 5.

    INCMP

    GO TO 3.

  3. PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE-2 
    1. Wait 5 seconds at idle.
    2. Rev engine up to 2, 500 to 3, 000 RPM and maintain it until "INCMP" of "CATALYST" changes to "CMPLT" (It will take approximately 5 minutes).

    Does the indication change to "CMPLT"?

    YES

    GO TO 5.

    NO

    GO TO 4.

  4. PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE AGAIN 
    1. Stop engine and cool it down to less than 70 deg. C (158 deg. F).
    2. Perform DTC confirmation procedure again.

    GO TO 2.

  5. PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE-3 

    Check 1st trip DTC.

    Is 1st trip DTC detected?

    YES

    Proceed to DTC Diagnosis Procedure 

    NO

    INSPECTION END

  6. PERFORM COMPONENT FUNCTION CHECK 

    SYMBOL Without CONSULT

    1. Start engine and warm it up to the normal operating temperature.
    2. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    3. Restart engine and keep the engine speed between 3, 500 and 4, 000 RPM for at least 1 minute under no load.
    4. Let engine idle for 1 minute.
    5. Open engine hood.
    6. Check the voltage between ECM harness connector terminals as per the following condition.

      ECM

      Condition

      Voltage (V)

      Connector

      +

      -

      Terminal

      F90

      77

      76

      Keeping engine speed at 2500 RPM constant under no load

      The voltage fluctuation cycle takes more than 5 seconds.

      • 1 cycle: 0.6 - 1.0 -> 0 - 0.3 -> 0.6 - 1.0

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    INSPECTION END

    NO

    Proceed to DTC Diagnosis Procedure