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Diagnostic Mode 08 - Request Control Of On-Board System, Test Or Component

Diagnostic Mode 08 is used to control the operation of an on-board system, test or component. A Mode 8 service can be used to turn on-board system ON or OFF, or to cycle an on-board system, test or component ON or OFF for a specific period of time. The service can also be used to request system status or to report test results.

Diagnostic Mode 08, TID $01

Diagnostic Mode 08, TID $01 is used to determine if the evaporative system may be leaking.

NOTE:

Depending on scan tool and protocol used, diagnostic mode 08 and the information provided may be referred to by a different name.

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If the accelerator pedal is depressed during the test, the test will be aborted.

Test Requirements 

Procedure 

-- Connect the scan tool.

-- Start the engine and run at idle for at least 15 minutes.

-- Select "Mode 8: Tank Leak Test".

-- Select "Test-ID 01: Tank Leak Test".

-- Check the specified value of the tank leak test at idle.

-- The following will be displayed on the scan tool screen:

Tank leak test Specified value
  • Test function active
  • Test function is being initiated, please wait
  • Test off
  • Test aborted
Test OK

-- Switch the ignition off.

If the specified value is obtained:

-- Refer to "Diagnostic mode 03: Interrogating fault memory " to check for any DTC's that may be stored.

-- To repeat the tank test, switch the ignition off and start the engine again and let run for 15 minutes at idle.

-- Switch the ignition off.

-- End of diagnosis.