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DTC Confirmation Procedure

  1. PRECONDITIONING

    If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always perform the following 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.

      TESTING CONDITION: 

      • For best results, perform at ambient temperature of -10°C (14°F) or higher. 
      • For best results, perform at engine coolant temperature of -10°C (14°F) to 52°C (126°F). 
      • Before performing the following procedure, do not fill with the fuel. 

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  2. PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

    With CONSULT-III 

    1. Turn A/C switch OFF.
    2. Turn blower fan switch OFF.
    3. Turn ignition switch ON.
    4. Select "COOLANT TEMP/S" in "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-III.
    5. Check the indication of "COOLANT TEMP/S"

      If it is below 52°C (126°F), go to following step.

      If it is above 52°C (126°F), cool down the engine to less than 52°C (126°F). Then go to next steps.

    6. Activate "INSPECTION MODE 1 " to start engine.
    7. Wait at idle for at least 30 minutes.

      If "COOLANT TEMP/S" increases to more than 71°C (160°F) within 30 minutes, turn ignition switch OFF because the test result will be OK. 

    8. Check 1st trip DTC.

    With GST 

    Follow the procedure "With CONSULT-III" above.

    Is 1st trip DTC detected? 

    YES : Go to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".

    NO : INSPECTION END