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DTC Confirmation Procedure

  1. INSPECTION START

    Is it necessary to erase permanent DTC?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 3  .

    NO 

    GO TO STEP 2  .

  2. CHECK INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE (IAT) SENSOR

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect mass air flow sensor harness connector.
    3. Check resistance between mass air flow sensor terminals as follows.
      Terminals Condition Resistance (kΩ)
      2 and 4 Temperature [°C (°F)] 25 (77) 1, 800 - 2, 200

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    INSPECTION END

    NO 

    Proceed to DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE .

  3. 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.

    TESTING CONDITION: 

    • Before performing the following procedure, do not add fuel. 
    • Before performing the following procedure, check that fuel level is between 1/4 and 4/4. 
    • Before performing the following procedure, confirm that battery voltage is 11 V or more at idle. 

    GO TO STEP 4  .

  4. PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

    1. Move the vehicle to a cool place.
      NOTE:

      Cool the vehicle in an environment of ambient air temperature between - 10°C (14°F) and 35°C (95°F).

    2. Turn ignition switch OFF and leave the vehicle for 12 hours.
      CAUTION:

      Never turn ignition switch ON during this procedure.

      NOTE:

      The vehicle must be cooled with the hood open.

    3. Start engine and let it idle for 5 minutes or more.
      CAUTION:

      Never turn ignition switch OFF during idling.

    4. Check 1st trip DTC.

    Is 1st trip DTC detected?

    YES 

    Proceed to DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE .

    NO - 1 

    To check malfunction symptom before repair: Refer to INTERMITTENT INCIDENT .

    NO - 2 

    Confirmation after repair: INSPECTION END