Test Drive Confirmation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Toyota Avalon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Test drive confirmation may be performed to operate vehicle under conditions which may cause DTC to be set. When performing test drive confirmation, procedures must be performed exactly as listed or the malfunction may not be detected. If Toyota hand-held tester is available, go to next step. If Toyota hand-held tester is not available, go to step 4.
- Connect hand-held tester to Data Link Connector (DLC) No. 3 at driver's side of instrument panel. See Figure. Switch hand-held tester from NORMAL mode to CHECK mode.
- Start engine and warm engine to normal operating temperature. Ensure all accessories are off. Drive vehicle at 38-75 MPH with engine speed at 1400-3200 RPM for 3-5 minutes. Check operation of Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL). If MIL illuminates, malfunction exists and DTC is set. If MIL does not illuminate, malfunction does not exist.
- Start engine and warm engine to normal operating temperature. Ensure all accessories are off. Drive vehicle at 38-75 MPH with engine speed at 1400-3200 RPM for 3-5 minutes. Turn ignition off.
- Repeat step 4 again and then check operation of Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL). If MIL illuminates, malfunction exists and DTC is set. If MIL does not illuminate, malfunction does not exist.