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Diagnostic Method

Judge as NG when the malfunction criteria below are met.

Judgment Value 

JUDGMENT VALUE

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
Accumulated amount of intake air > 331 kg (729.7 lb)
Max. - min. values of fuel level output < 2.6 (0.69 US gal, 0.57 Imp gal)
Battery voltage ≥ 10.9 V
Engine speed < 6500 RPM
After engine starting 10 seconds or more

Time Needed for Diagnosis:  Undecided

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

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

Judgment Value 

JUDGMENT VALUE

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
Accumulated amount of intake air > 331 kg (729.7 lb)
Max. - min. values of fuel level output ≥ 2.6 (0.69 US gal, 0.57 Imp gal)
Battery voltage ≥ 10.9 V
After engine starting 10 seconds or more