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Confirmation Driving Pattern

HINT: 

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

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Switch / Scantool Operation Graph
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  1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  3. Turn the Techstream on.
  4. Clear DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC operation).
  5. Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
  6. Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the Techstream on [A].
  7. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Monitor.
  8. Check that Catalyst / Status2 is Incomplete.
  9. Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature is 75°C (167°F) or higher [A].
  10. Drive the vehicle at a speed between 64 and 113 km/h (40 and 70 mph) for 10 minutes or more [B].

    HINT: 

    The monitor items will change to Complete as the catalyst monitor operates.

  11. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.
  12. Check if any DTCs (pending DTCs) are stored.

HINT: 

If Catalyst does not change to Complete, and no pending DTCs are stored, extend the driving time.