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Confirmation Driving Pattern

Fig 1: Identifying DTC Test Graph
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  1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
  2. Turn the power switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on.
  3. Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure).
  4. Turn the power switch off and wait for 30 seconds.
  5. Turn the power switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on [A].
  6. Put the engine in inspection mode. Refer to INSPECTION MODE PROCEDURE .
  7. Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature reaches 75°C (167°F) or higher [B].
  8. Idle the engine for 5 minutes or more [C].

    HINT: 

    During steps [A] through [C], if the change in the intake air temperature is below 1°C (2°F), the intake air temperature sensor (mass air flow meter sub-assembly) is malfunctioning. It is not necessary to continue this procedure.

  9. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes / Pending.
  10. Read the pending DTC [D].

    HINT: 

    • If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
    • If a pending DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.
  11. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Utility / All Readiness.
  12. Input the DTC: P0111.
  13. Check the DTC judgment result.
    Techstream Display Description
    NORMAL
    • DTC judgment completed
    • System normal
    ABNORMAL
    • DTC judgment completed
    • System abnormal
    INCOMPLETE
    • DTC judgment not completed
    • Perform driving pattern after confirming DTC enabling conditions
    UNKNOWN
    • Unable to perform DTC judgment
    • Number of DTCs which do not fulfill DTC preconditions has reached ECU memory limit
    WARNING:

    When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.

    HINT: 

    • If the judgment result shows NORMAL, the system is normal.
    • If the judgment result shows ABNORMAL, the system has a malfunction.
    • If the judgment result shows INCOMPLETE or UNKNOWN, perform steps [E] and [F].
  14. Drive the vehicle at 25 mph (40 km/h) or more for a total of 5 minutes or more [E].
  15. Check the DTC judgment result again [F].
  16. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Utility / All Readiness.
  17. Check the judgment result.

    HINT: 

    • If the judgment result shows NORMAL, the system is normal.
    • If the judgment result shows ABNORMAL, the system has a malfunction.
  18. If the test result is INCOMPLETE or UNKNOWN and no pending DTC is output, perform a universal trip and check for permanent DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .

    HINT: 

    • If a permanent DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
    • If no permanent DTC is output, the system is normal.