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Diagnostic Method

Judge OFF NG when the malfunction criteria below are completed.

Judgment Value 

MALFUNCTION CRITERIA AND THRESHOLD VALUE

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
Vehicle speed < 1 km/h (0.62 MPH)
Starter ON signal Not detected
Engine speed in 0.8 seconds or more for which the condition that engine speed is less than 500 RPM continues >/= 500 RPM
Battery voltage > 8 V

Time Needed for Diagnosis: 

1 second.

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

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

Judgment Value 

MALFUNCTION CRITERIA AND THRESHOLD VALUE

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
Starter ON Experienced
Starter ON diagnosis Diagnosed
Battery voltage > 8 V