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Diagnostic Method

JUDGMENT VALUE REFERENCE CHART

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
Neutral switch signal (while changing from a to b below) HIGH (OFF) continues.
Driving condition change
  1. Engine speed 600 rpm - 900 rpm & Vehicle speed = 0 km/h (0 MPH)
  2. Engine speed 1600 rpm - 2550 rpm & Vehicle speed > 64 km/h (39.8 MPH)
From a) to b)

Time Needed for Diagnosis:  3 time(s)

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

JUDGMENT VALUE REFERENCE CHART

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
Neutral switch signal (while changing from a to b below) Changes to LOW (ON).
Driving condition change
  1. Engine speed 600 rpm - 900 rpm & Vehicle speed = 0 km/h (0 MPH)
  2. Engine speed 1600 rpm - 2550 rpm & Vehicle speed > 64 km/h (39.8 MPH)
From a) to b)

Time Needed for Diagnosis:  Less than 1 second