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DTC Confirmation Procedure

  1. PRECONDITIONING 

    If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always perform the following procedure before conducting the next test.

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
    3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

      : GO TO 2.

  2. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR FUNCTION 

    With CONSULT

    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Select "DATA MONITOR" mode of "ENGINE" using CONSULT.
    3. Check that "COOLANT TEMP/S" is above 10°C (50°F).

      With GST

      Follow the procedure "With CONSULT" above.

      Is it above 5°C (41°F)? 

      YES: INSPECTION END

      NO: GO TO 3.

  3. PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE 

    With CONSULT

    1. Start engine and run it for 65 minutes at idle speed.
    2. Check 1st tip DTC.

      If "COOLANT TEMP/S" indication increases to more than 10°C (50°F) within 65 minutes, stop engine because the test result will be OK. 

      CAUTION: Be careful not to overheat engine.

      With GST

      Follow the procedure "With CONSULT" above.

      Is 1st trip DTC detected? 

      YES: Proceed to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".

      NO: INSPECTION END