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DTC Confirmation Procedure

  1. PRECONDITIONING

    If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds before conducting the next test.

    TESTING CONDITION: 

    Before performing the following procedure, confirm that battery voltage is more than 11 V at idle. 

    GO TO 2.

  2. PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

    With CONSULT-III 

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
    3. Select "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-III.
    4. Check the indication of "COOLAN TEMP/S".

      If it is between 4°C (39°F) and 36°C (97°F), go to the following steps.

      If it is below 4°C (39°F), warm engine up to more than 4°C (39°F) and retry from step  1.

      If it is above 36°C (97°F), cool engine down to less than 36°C (97°F) and retry from step  1.

    5. Start engine and let it idle for 5 minutes.
    6. Check 1st trip DTC.

    With GST 

    Follow the procedure "With CONSULT-III" above.

    Is 1st trip DTC detected? 

    YES: Go to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".

    NO: INSPECTION END