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Circuit/System Verification

  1. Ignition On.
  2. Verify there are no other DTCs set.
    • If no other DTCs are set 
  3. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC.
  4. Verify the scan tool Catalyst Monitor Not At Idle Test Conditions Met parameter changes to Yes.
    • If Yes is not displayed 

      Refer to step 3.

    • If Yes is displayed 
  5. When the conditions are safe, stop and idle the vehicle in gear if equipped with automatic transmission or neutral if equipped with manual transmission.
  6. Verify the Catalyst Monitor Test Result Bank 1 and Bank 2 parameters display Passed when performing the steps listed below:
    1. Apply the service brake.
    2. Monitor the scan tool Catalyst Monitor Test State parameter. When the parameter indicates Active, the Catalyst Monitor Test is running.
      3. NOTE:

      When the test has completed, the Catalyst Monitor Test Counter Bank 1 and Bank 2 parameters will increment by one and the Catalyst Monitor Test Result Bank 1 and Bank 2 parameters will indicate Passed, Failed or No Result.

    3. Continue to monitor the parameter. When the parameter indicates Inactive, the Catalyst Monitor Test has completed.
    4. Verify the scan tool Catalyst Monitor Test Result Bank 1 or Bank 2 parameter displays Passed.
    • If No Result is displayed 

      Repeat steps 3-6 until the Test Result parameters indicate Passed or Failed.

    • If Failed is displayed 

      Refer to Circuit /System Testing.

    • If Passed is displayed 
  7. All OK.
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