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Diagnostic Method

Judge as OFF NG when the following conditions are established.

JUDGMENT VALUE CHART

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
Vehicle speed < 1 km/h (0.6 MPH)
Starter ON signal Not detected
Engine condition Change from pre-start to post-start
Battery voltage ≥ 8 V

Time Needed for Diagnosis:  Less than 1 second

Malfunction Indicator Light Illumination:  Illuminates as soon as a malfunction occurs.

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

JUDGMENT VALUE CHART

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
Starter ON Experienced
Starter ON diagnosis No diagnosis experience
Battery voltage ≥ 8 V

Time Needed for Diagnosis:  Less than 1 second