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Judgment Value

MALFUNCTION CRITERIA AND THRESHOLD VALUE REFERENCE

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
Engine coolant temperature at the last engine stop - Minimum engine coolant temperature after the engine start < 2.5°C (4.5°F)
Fuel temperature at the last engine stop - Fuel temperature > 5°C (9°F)
Intake air temperature - Fuel temperature < 2.5°C (4.5°F)
Fuel temperature < 35°C (54°F)


MALFUNCTION CRITERIA AND THRESHOLD VALUE REFERENCE

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
Engine coolant temperature at the last engine stop - Minimum engine coolant temperature after the engine start ≥ 2.5°C (4.5°F)

Time Needed for Diagnosis:  2.5 seconds

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