Confirmation Driving Pattern
HINT
Performing this confirmation pattern will activate the catalyst monitor This is very useful for verifying the completion of a repair.
- Connect the intelligent tester or Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the power switch ON (IG).
- Turn the tester ON.
- Clear DTCs (if set) (see DTC CHECK/CLEAR ).
- Enter the following menus:
- Intelligent Tester - Select: DIAGNOSIS / CARB OBD II / READINESS TESTS.
- Techstream - Select: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Monitor.
- Check that CAT EVAL*1 (Catalyst / Status2)*2 is INCMPL*1 (Incomplete)*2.
- Turn the power switch ON (READY).
- Warm up the engine. (Procedure "A")
- Drive the vehicle at between 70 km/h and 120 km/h (45 mph and 75 mph) for at least 10 minutes. (Procedure "B")
- Those items will change to COMPL*1 (Complete)*2 as CAT EVAL*1 (Catalyst)*2 monitor operates.
- On the tester, enter the following menus:
- Intelligent tester - Select. DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DTC INFO / PENDING CODES; then check if any DTCs (any pending DTCs) are set.
- Techstream - Select: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes / Pending; then check if any DTCs (any pending DTCs) are set.
HINT:
- If CAT EVAL*1 (Catalyst)*2 does not change to COMPL*1 (Complete)*2, and any pending DTCs fail to set, extend the driving time.
- *1: Intelligent tester
- *2: Techstream