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Diagnostic Method

After the enable conditions have been established, calculate the front oxygen (A/F) sensor lambda value deviation sum value (Σ |(sglmdn - sglmdn_1 )|), and rear oxygen sensor output voltage deviation sum value (Σ |(ro2sadn - ro2sadn-1 )|) in every 32 ms x 4 times. If the front oxygen (A/F) sensor lambda value deviation sum value (Σ |(sglmdn - sglmdn-1 )|) is the predetermined value or more, calculate the judgment value.

JUDGMENT VALUE REFERENCE CHART

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
Σ |(ro2sadn - ro2sadn_1 )| / Σ |(sglmdn - sglmdn-1 )| > 8.02

Time Needed for Diagnosis:  30 - 55 seconds

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

JUDGMENT VALUE REFERENCE CHART

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
Σ |(ro2sadn - ro2sadn-1 )| / Σ |(sglmdn - sglmdn-1 )| ≤ 8.02

Time Needed for Diagnosis:  30 - 55 seconds