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Diagnostic Method

Abnormality Judgment 

Judge OFF NG when the malfunction criteria below are met.

Judgment Value 

JUDGMENT VALUE - ABNORMALITY JUDGMENT

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
Vehicle speed < 1 km/h (0.62 MPH)
Starter OFF 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

Time Needed for Diagnosis:  0.8 second

Malfunction Indicator Light Illumination:  Illuminates when malfunctions occur in 2 continuous driving cycles.

Normality Judgment 

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

Judgment Value 

JUDGMENT VALUE - NORMALITY JUDGMENT

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
Starter OFF Experienced
Starter OFF diagnosis Not diagnosed
Battery voltage >8 V