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Diagnostic Method

After the malfunction criteria are completed, calculate the output fluctuation value of front oxygen (A/F) sensor and output fluctuation value of rear oxygen sensor.

Calculate the diagnosis value when the front oxygen (A/F) sensor output fluctuation value more than specified value.

Regard the A/F response properties and diagnosis value as parameters for judgment value.

Judge NG when the malfunction criteria below are completed, and judge OK when they are not completed.

Judgment Value 

MALFUNCTION CRITERIA AND THRESHOLD VALUE

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
Accumulated variation of output voltage of rear oxygen sensor per 32 milliseconds divided by accumulated variation of lambda of front oxygen (A/F) sensor per 32 milliseconds >/= 5.5

Time Needed for Diagnosis:  33 - 55 seconds

Malfunction Indicator Light Illumination:  Illuminates when malfunction occurs in 2 continuous driving cycles.