Catalytic Converter, Checking
Test requirements
- Battery voltage at least 12.5 volts.
- Oxygen Sensors OK.
- No leaks or damage to exhaust system.
Function test
-- Perform the function test in Diagnostic Mode 06. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 06 - READ TEST RESULTS FOR SPECIFIC DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTIONS .
-- Switch the ignition OFF.
Specified value - Test Passed
If the specified value was Not obtained:
-- Check the exhaust system for leaks.
-- If necessary, repair the leak in the exhaust system.
-- Erase the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 04 - ERASE DTC MEMORY .
-- Perform a road test to verify Repair.
If the specified value was obtained:
Generate readiness code. Refer to READINESS CODE .
If the DTC returns and no leaks are found in the exhaust system:
-- Replace the catalytic converter with front exhaust pipe. Refer to the Repair information.
Final procedures
After the repair work, the following work steps must be performed in the following sequence:
- Check the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 03 - READ DTC MEMORY .
- If necessary, erase the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 04 - ERASE DTC MEMORY .
- If the DTC memory was erased, generate readiness code. Refer to READINESS CODE .