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Confirmation Driving Pattern

Fig 1: Power Switch / Scantool Operation 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. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Coolant Temp.
  4. Make sure that the coolant temperature is 60°C (140°F) or less [A].

    HINT: 

    If the coolant temperature is 60°C (140°F) or more, the engine may stop when idling. Make sure to keep the coolant temperature at 60°C (140°F) or less during the driving pattern.

  5. Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure).
  6. Put the engine in inspection mode. Refer to INSPECTION MODE PROCEDURE .
  7. Start the engine and drive the vehicle until the coolant temperature reaches 70°C (158°F) [B].
  8. Stop the vehicle (0 mph (0 km/h)) [C].
  9. Accelerate the vehicle to 34 to 37 mph (55 to 60 km/h) or more, and then idle the engine [D].

    HINT: 

    If the vehicle speed reaches more than 37 mph (60 km/h), the engine may stop while decelerating.

  10. Stop the vehicle (0 mph (0 km/h)) [E].
  11. Repeat steps [D] and [E] for 5 times or more.
  12. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes / Pending.
  13. Read the pending DTC [F].

    HINT: 

    • If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
    • If a pending DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.
  14. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Utility / All Readiness.
  15. Input the DTC: P0505.
  16. 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's memory limit

    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, repeat steps [D] and [E] for 5 times or more.
  17. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Utility / All Readiness.
  18. 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.
  19. If the test result is INCOMPLETE or UNKNOWN, 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 a permanent DTC is not output, the system is normal.