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Diagnostic Method

Judge as OFF NG when the following conditions are established.

JUDGMENT VALUE

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
Battery voltage ≥ 8 V
Vehicle speed < 1 km/h (0.6 MPH)
Engine condition Change from pre-start to post-start
Starter SW 1 signal (model without push button start) No ON experience
Starter SW 2 signal (model with push button start)  

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

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
Battery voltage ≥ 8 V
Vehicle speed < 1 km/h (0.6 MPH)
Engine condition Change from pre-start to post-start
Starter SW 1 signal (model without push button start) ON Experience exists
Starter SW 2 signal (model with push button start)  

Time Needed for Diagnosis:  Less than 1 second