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Confirmation Driving Pattern

HINT:

Performing this confirmation pattern will activate the catalyst monitor. This is very useful for verifying the completion of a repair.

Fig 1: Driving Pattern Graph
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  1. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
  2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
  3. Turn the tester ON.
  4. Clear DTCs (if set) (see DTC CHECK / CLEAR  ).
  5. Select the following menu items: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Monitor.
  6. Check that Catalyst / Status 2 is Incmpl (incomplete).
  7. Start the engine and warm it up.
  8. Drive the vehicle at between 64 km/h and 113 km/h (40 mph and 70 mph) for at least 10 minutes.
  9. Those items will change to Compl (complete) as Catalyst monitor operates.
  10. On the tester, select the following menu items: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes / Pending.
  11. Check if any DTCs are set.

    HINT:

    If Catalyst does not change to Compl (complete), and any pending DTCs fail to set, extend the driving time.