Confirmation Driving Pattern
HINT:
Performing this confirmation pattern will activate the catalyst monitor. This is very useful for verifying the completion of a repair.
- Connect a Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch ON.
- Turn the tester ON.
- Clear DTCs (if set) (See DTC CHECK/CLEAR ).
- Select the following menu items: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Monitor.
- Check that Catalyst / Status 2 is Incomplete.
- Start the engine and warm it up.
- Drive the vehicle at between 40 mph and 70 mph (64 km/h and 113 km/h) for at least 10 minutes.
- Note the state of the Readiness Tests items. Those items will change to Complete as Catalyst monitor operates.
- On the tester, select the following menu items: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes / Pending and check if any DTCs (any pending DTCs) are set.
HINT:
If Catalyst does not change to Complete, and any pending DTCs fail to set, extend the driving time.