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Diagnostic Method

Judgment value 

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
Final ignition timing - Ignition timing during CSERS *
*: Ignition timing during CSERS (Cold Start Emission Reduction Strategy) = Base ignition timing - Retard amount
> 6.5°CA

time needed for diagnosis:  7000ms

Malfunction indicator light illumination:  Illuminates when malfunction occurs in 2 continuous driving cycles.