Confirmation Driving Pattern
HINT:
Performing this confirmation pattern will activate the catalyst monitor. This is very useful for verifying the completion of a repair.
HINT:
- *1 : Intelligent tester
- *2 : Techstream
- Connect an intelligent tester or a Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Turn the tester ON.
- Clear DTCs (if set) (See DTC CHECK/CLEAR ).
- Select the following menu items:
- 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 ).
- Start the engine and warm it up.
- Drive the vehicle at between 64 km/h and 113 km/h (40 mph and 70 mph) for at least 10 minutes.
- Those items will change to COMPL*1 (Complete*2 ) as CAT EVAL*1 (Catalyst*2 ) monitor operates.
- Select the following menu items:
- Intelligent tester - Select DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DTC INFO / PENDING CODES.
- Techstream - Select: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes / Pending.
- 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.