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Diagnostic Method

Judge NG when the malfunction criteria below are completed.

Judgment Value 

MALFUNCTION CRITERIA AND THRESHOLD VALUE

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
Accumulated amount of intake air > 331 kg (729.8 lb)
Max. - Min. fuel level output < 2.6 l (0.69 US gal, 0.57 lmp gal)
Battery voltage >/= 10.9 V
After engine start More than 10 seconds
Engine speed </= 6,500 RPM

Time Needed for Diagnosis:  To be determined.

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

Judge OK and clear the NG when the malfunction criteria below are completed.

Judgment Value 

MALFUNCTION CRITERIA AND THRESHOLD VALUE

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
Accumulated amount of intake air > 331 kg (729.8 lb)
Max. - Min. fuel level output >/= 2.6 l (0.69 US gal, 0.57 lmp gal)
Battery voltage >/= 10.9 V
After engine start More than 10 seconds