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Diagnostic Method

Judge as NG when the continuous time of completing the malfunction criteria below becomes more than the predetermined time.

Judgment Value 

JUDGMENT VALUE

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
(Low side NG)  
Output voltage < 1.5V
Engine speed ≥ 2500 RPM
Throttle opening angle ≥ 15°
Intake manifold pressure ≥ 53.3 kPa (400 mmHg, 15.7 inHg)
High side NG (1)  
Output voltage ≥ 1.95 V
Engine speed 600 ← → 900 RPM
Throttle opening angle < 4.1°
Intake manifold pressure < 52.7 kPa (395 mmHg, 15.6 inHg)
High side NG (2)  
Output voltage ≥ 1.7 V
Engine speed 600 ← → 900 RPM
Throttle opening angle < 4.1°
Intake manifold pressure < 52.7 kPa (395 mmHg, 15.6 inHg)
Fuel system diagnosis Rich side malfunction

Time Needed for Diagnosis  :

TIME NEEDED FOR DIAGNOSIS

Low side 3 seconds
High side 10 seconds

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

Judge as OK when the criteria below are met.

Judgment Value 

JUDGMENT VALUE

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
(Low side NG) Output voltage ≥ 1.5V
Engine speed ≥ 2500 RPM
Throttle opening angle ≥ 15°
Intake manifold pressure ≥ 53.3 kPa (400 mmHg, 15.7 inHg)
(High side NG) Output voltage < 1.95 V
Engine speed 600 ← → 900 RPM
Throttle opening angle < 4.1°
Intake manifold pressure < 52.7 kPa (395 mmHg, 15.6 inHg)
Fuel system diagnosis Rich side normal