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Diagnostic Method

Abnormality Judgment 

Judge as OFF NG when the malfunction criteria below are met.

Judgment Value 

JUDGMENT VALUE CHART

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
Vehicle speed < 1 km/h (0.62 MPH)
Starter ON signal Not detected
Engine speed, after engine speed of less than 500 rpm continues for more than 0.8 seconds. ≥ 500 rpm

Time Needed for Diagnosis:  1 second

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

Normality Judgment 

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

Judgment Value 

JUDGMENT VALUE CHART

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