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Diagnostic Method

If the duration of time while the following conditions are met is longer than the time indicated, judge as NG.

JUDGMENT VALUE CHART

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
Fuel level ≥ 9.6 (2.54 US gal, 2.11 Imp gal)
Elapsed time after starting the engine ≥ 20 s
Engine coolant temperature - Engine coolant temperature at engine start > 10 °C (18°F)
Fuel temperature - Engine coolant temperature ≥ 10 °C (18°F)
Battery voltage ≥ 10.9 V

Time Needed for Diagnosis:  120 s

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

Judge as OK and clear the NG if the continuous time while the following conditions are established is more than the predetermined time.

JUDGMENT VALUE CHART

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
Fuel level ≥ 9.6 (2.54 US gal, 2.11 Imp gal)
Elapsed time after starting the engine ≥ 20 s
Engine coolant temperature - Engine coolant temperature at engine start > 10 °C (18°F)
Fuel temperature - Engine coolant temperature < 10 °C (18°F)
Battery voltage ≥ 10.9 V
Engine coolant temperature < 75 °C (167 °F)

Time Needed for Diagnosis:  Less than 1 second



Judge as NG when the following conditions are established.

JUDGMENT VALUE CHART

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
Accumulated amount of intake air ≥ 551043 g (19435.29 oz)
Fuel temperature difference between Max. and Min. < 2 °C (3.6°F)

Time Needed for Diagnosis:  Less than 1 second

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

Judge as OK and clear the NG if the following conditions are established.

JUDGMENT VALUE CHART

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
Fuel temperature difference between Max. and Min. ≥ 2 °C (3.6°F)

Time Needed for Diagnosis:  Less than 1 second