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Confirmation Driving Pattern

HINT:

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

Fig 1: Vehicle Speed Graph
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HINT:

  1. Connect an intelligent tester or a Techstream to the DLC3.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  3. Turn the tester ON.
  4. Clear DTCs (if set) (See DTC CHECK/CLEAR ).
  5. Select the following menu items:
    • 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. Start the engine and warm it up.
  8. Drive the vehicle at between 64 km/h and 113 km/h (40 mph and 70 mph) for at least 10 minutes.
  9. Those items will change to COMPL*1 (Complete*2 ) as CAT EVAL*1 (Catalyst*2 ) monitor operates.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.