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Drive Cycle A

DTC Item Condition
*P0125 Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Closed Loop Fuel Control Engine coolant temperature at engine start is less than 20°C (68°F).
*P0126 Insufficient Engine Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation -
*P0128 Coolant Thermostat (Engine Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature) -
*P0133 O2 Sensor Circuit Slow Response (Bank 1 Sensor 1) -
*P0141 O2 Sensor Heater Circuit (Bank1 Sensor2) -
*P014C O2 Sensor Slow Response - Rich to Lean (Bank 1 Sensor 1) -
*P014D O2 Sensor Slow Response - Lean to Rich (Bank 1 Sensor 1) -
*P015A O2 Sensor Delayed Response - Rich to Lean (Bank 1 Sensor 1) -
*P015B O2 Sensor Delayed Response - Lean to Rich (Bank 1 Sensor 1) -
*P0171 System Too Lean (Bank 1) Complete diagnosis with drive cycle B or C as well.
*P0172 System Too Rich (Bank 1) Complete diagnosis with drive cycle B or C as well.
*P0196 Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance -
*P0301 Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected Complete diagnosis with drive cycle B or C as well.
*P0302 Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected Complete diagnosis with drive cycle B or C as well.
*P0303 Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected Complete diagnosis with drive cycle B or C as well.
*P0304 Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected Complete diagnosis with drive cycle B or C as well.
*P0420 Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1) -
*P0442 Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (Small Leak) Engine coolant temperature at engine start is less than 30°C (86°F).
*P0451 Evaporative Emission Control System Pressure Sensor -
*P0456 Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (Very Small Leak) Engine coolant temperature at engine start is less than 30°C (86°F).
*P0457 Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (Fuel Cap Loose/Off) Engine coolant temperature at engine start is less than 30°C (86°F).
*P0459 Evaporative Emission System Purge Control Valve Circuit High -
P1443 Vent Control Solenoid Valve Function Problem -
*P2096 Post Catalyst Fuel Trim System Too Lean (Bank 1) Complete diagnosis with drive cycle B or C as well.
*P2097 Post Catalyst Fuel Trim System Too Rich (Bank 1) Complete diagnosis with drive cycle B or C as well.

Diagnostic procedure: 

  1. Drive for 20 minutes or more at a constant speed of 80 km/h (50 MPH) or more.
  2. Stop the vehicle and idle for one minute.