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Standard Drive Mode

NOTE: Eight hour cold soak time may be shortened by 3 hours depending on vehicle conditions. If soak period is shortened, PCM may detect a malfunction even after repairs. This may happen during warm or hot ambient conditions.
  1. If not performing EVAP monitor repair verification drive mode, go to next step. If performing EVAP monitor repair verification drive mode, cold soak vehicle for 8 hours first. In cold weather conditions, 8 hour cold soak time may not be necessary and can be shortened by 3 hours. To shorten cold soak, go to step  5 . If it is not necessary to shorten cold soak, go to next step.
  2. Connect scan tool. Turn off all accessories. Start engine. Accelerate to 40 MPH within 20 seconds. Drive vehicle at 35-45 MPH for 5.5 minutes. Accelerate to 50-60 MPH within 10 seconds and remain at that speed for at least 2 minutes. Stop vehicle and allow to idle for 20 seconds or more.
  3. Using scan tool, check drive mode completion status. If drive mode is not completed, repeat procedure again. If drive mode is completed, go to next step.
  4. Using scan tool, check values. If values are within specification, verify no DTCs are present. Repair is complete. If values are not within specification, repair is not complete.
  5. To by-pass 8 hour soak time, cool fuel tank as much as possible. Connect scan tool. Turn ignition on. Using scan tool, reset 8 hour timer. Leave ignition on. Perform standard drive mode test. Go to step  2 .
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