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Diagnostic Method 1

Detect the malfunction by checking "Cumulative value of time when λ changes from lean → rich" in comparison to "Time during which diagnosis is in progress".

Fig 1: Sensor Output Graph
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Judge as NG when the following conditions are established.

JUDGMENT VALUE

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value DTC
(Cumulative value of time when λ changes from lean → rich)/(Time during which diagnosis is in progress) < 0.39 P014C and P014E
> 0.61 P014D and P014F

Time Needed for Diagnosis:  90000 ms

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