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Trips & Drive Cycles: Trip

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Lincoln Continental. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

A Trip, is a drive cycle with specific instructions for vehicle operation within a period of time. During a trip, all OBD-II components and monitors (except catalyst efficiency monitor) are tested at least once by the On Board Diagnostic system.

NOTE: The systems monitored during a trip are: Comprehensive Component Monitor, Misfire Monitor, EGR System Monitor, Heated Oxygen System Monitor, Adaptive Fuel Monitor And Secondary Air Injection Monitor.