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Diagnostic Method

Judge as NG when the following conditions are established.

JUDGMENT VALUE SPECIFICATION

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value DTC
Actual engine speed - Target engine speed Less than -300rpm P050A

Time needed for diagnosis:  7000ms

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

JUDGMENT VALUE SPECIFICATION

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value DTC
Final ignition timing - Ignition timing during CSERS(1) More than 5.5°CA P050B
(1) Ignition timing during CSERS (Cold Start Emission Reduction Strategy) = Base ignition timing - Retard amount

Time needed for diagnosis:  7000ms

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