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Confirmation Procedure

  1. CHECK DTC PRIORITY 

    If DTC P0128 is displayed with DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307 or P0308, first perform the trouble diagnosis for P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307 or P0308.

    Is applicable DTC detected?

    YES

    Perform diagnosis of applicable. Refer to DTC Index .

    NO

    GO TO 2.

  2. PRECONDITIONING-1 

    If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always perform the following procedure before conducting the next test.

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
    3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

    GO TO 3.

  3. PRECONDITIONING-2 

    SYMBOL With CONSULT

    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Check the following conditions:

      Ambient temperature

      -10 deg.C (14 deg.F) or more

      A/C switch

      OFF

      Blower fan switch

      OFF

    3. Select "DATA MONITOR" mode of "ENGINE" using CONSULT.
    4. Check the following conditions:

      COOLANT TEMP/S

      [(-10 deg.C) - (+52 deg.C) (14 - 126 deg.F)]

    Is the condition satisfied?

    YES

    GO TO 4.

    NO

    1. Satisfy the condition.
    2. GO TO 4.
  4. PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE-1 

    SYMBOL With CONSULT

    1. Start engine.
    2. Drive the vehicle until the following condition is satisfied.
      CAUTION: Always drive vehicle at safe speed.
      1. STEP 1

        Drive the vehicle under the conditions instructed below until the difference between "COOLANT TEMP/S" and "FUEL T/TMP SE" becomes at least 23 deg.C (73 deg.F).

        COOLANT TEMP/S

        68 deg.C (154 deg.F) or less

        FUEL T/TMP SE

        Less than the value calculated by subtracting 28 deg.C (82 deg.F) from "COOLANT TEMP/S".*

        *: Example

        COOLANT TEMP/S

        FUEL T/TMP SE

        65 deg.C (149 deg.F)

        37 deg.C (99 deg.F) or less

        60 deg.C (140 deg.F)

        32 deg.C (89 deg.F) or less

      2. STEP 2

        Drive the vehicle at 60 km/h (37 MPH) or more with the difference between "COOLANT TEMP/S" and "FUEL T/TMP SE" maintained at 28 deg.C (82 deg.F) or more.

        NOTE: Keep the accelerator pedal as steady as possible during cruising.
      3. STEP 3

        Drive the vehicle at 60 km/h (37 MPH) or more until "COOLANT TEMP/S" increases by 6 deg.C (43 deg.F).

        NOTE: Keep the accelerator pedal as steady as possible during cruising.

    Is the condition satisfied?

    YES

    GO TO 5.

    NO

    GO TO 2.

  5. PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE-2 

    SYMBOL With CONSULT

    1. Drive the vehicle until the following condition is satisfied.

      COOLANT TEMP/S

      68 deg.C (154 deg.F) or more

      CAUTION: Always drive vehicle at safe speed.
    2. Check 1st trip DTC.

    Is 1st trip DTC detected?

    YES

    Refer to DTC Diagnosis Procedure .

    NO

    INSPECTION END