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Diagnostic Method

Abnormality Judgment 

Judge as NG when the malfunction criteria below are met.

Judgment Value 

JUDGMENT VALUE CHART

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
Accumulated amount of intake air > 331 kg (729.9 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 5 seconds or more

Time Needed for Diagnosis:  Undecided

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

Normality Judgment 

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

Judgment Value 

JUDGMENT VALUE CHART

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
Accumulated amount of intake air > 331 kg (729.9 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 5 seconds or more