DTC Confirmation Test
- Turn ignition off, connect scan tool and turn ignition on. Clear DTCs. See CLEARING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. Ensure fuel tank is 1/4-3/4 full, vehicle is at an altitude of 8000 feet or below, barometric pressure is 75 kPa or more, ambient temperature is 14°F (-10°C) or more, intake air temperature is 158°F (70°C) or less, and engine coolant temperature 158-230°F (70-110°C). Drive vehicle at speeds of about 30-40 MPH under all driving conditions (stop and go, high and low load, or rapid acceleration and deceleration) for 20 minutes. Go to next step.
- Drive vehicle at speed of about 30-40 MPH with throttle steady for 3 more minutes. Stop vehicle. With ignition on, check for DTC P0440 and P0455. See RETRIEVING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. Go to next step.
- If DTCs are not set, using scan tool, check completion status of EVAP system monitoring test in READINESS TESTS mode. If testing has not been completed, repeat DTC CONFIRMATION TEST . If testing has been completed, recheck for DTC P0440 and P0455. See RETRIEVING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM.