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DTC Confirmation Procedure

WARNING: If you do not select a suitable route and take proper precautions when performing a road test, an accident can occur.
  • Select a level road with no traffic to minimize the risk of accident.
  • Perform the test extremely carefully.
  • Perform the road test using 2 persons, a driver and an assistant.
NOTE:
  • If DTC other than aimed DTC are previously detected in DTC confirmation procedure, be sure to troubleshoot DTC previously detected.
  • Check that the following condition is satisfied when using this procedure.
    • ECT > 70°C (158°F)
  1. Warm up engine to normal operating temperature.
  2. Drive vehicle at 80 - 100 km/h (50 - 62 mile/h) for 10 min. (Keep throttle valve opening constantly and engine speed at 2,500 - 3,000 rpm in this step.)