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Confirmation Driving Pattern

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Performing this confirmation pattern will activate the catalyst monitor This is very useful for verifying the completion of a repair.

Fig 1: Driving Pattern Graph
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  1. Connect the intelligent tester or Techstream to the DLC3.
  2. Turn the power switch ON (IG).
  3. Turn the tester ON.
  4. Clear DTCs (if set) (see DTC CHECK/CLEAR ).
  5. Enter the following menus:
    • Intelligent Tester - Select: DIAGNOSIS / CARB OBD II / READINESS TESTS.
    • Techstream - Select: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Monitor.
  6. Check that CAT EVAL*1 (Catalyst / Status2)*2 is INCMPL*1 (Incomplete)*2.
  7. Turn the power switch ON (READY).
  8. Warm up the engine. (Procedure "A")
  9. Drive the vehicle at between 70 km/h and 120 km/h (45 mph and 75 mph) for at least 10 minutes. (Procedure "B")
  10. Those items will change to COMPL*1 (Complete)*2 as CAT EVAL*1 (Catalyst)*2 monitor operates.
  11. 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.

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