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DTC Confirmation Procedure

  1. CHECK DTC PRIORITY 

    If DTC P0018 is displayed with DTC P0081, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC P0081.

    Is applicable DTC detected?

    YES

    Perform the diagnosis of the applicable. Refer to DTC Description .

    NO

    GO TO 2 .

  2. PRECONDITIONING 

    If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always perform the following 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, confirm that battery voltage is between 10 V and 16 V at idle.

    GO TO 3 .

  3. PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE-I 

    SYMBOL With CONSULT

    1. Turn ignition switch ON and select "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT.
    2. Start engine and warm it up to the normal operating temperature.
    3. Maintain the following conditions for at least 13 consecutive seconds. Hold the accelerator pedal as steady as possible.

      ENG SPEED

      1, 200 - 2, 000 rpm

      COOLANT TEMP/S

      More than 60°C (140°F)

      Selector lever

      D position

    4. Stop vehicle with engine running and let engine idle for 13 seconds.
    5. Check 1st trip DTC.

    SYMBOL With GST

    Follow the procedure "With CONSULT" above.

    Is 1st trip DTC detected?

    YES

    Proceed to Diagnosis Procedure 

    NO

    GO TO 4 .

  4. PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE-II 

    SYMBOL With CONSULT

    1. Maintain the following conditions for at least 20 consecutive seconds.

      ENG SPEED

      1, 200 - 3, 175 rpm (A constant rotation is maintained.)

      COOLANT TEMP/S

      More than 64°C (147°F)

      Selector lever

      D position

      Driving location uphill

      Driving vehicle uphill

      (Increased engine load will help maintain the driving conditions required for this test.)

      CAUTION: Always drive at a safe speed.
    2. Check 1st trip DTC.

    SYMBOL With GST

    Follow the procedure "With CONSULT" above.

    Is 1st trip DTC detected?

    YES

    Proceed to Diagnosis Procedure 

    NO

    To check malfunction symptom before repair: Refer to Intermittent Incident .

    NO

    Confirmation after repair: INSPECTION END