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Confirmation Driving Pattern

HINT:

Performing this confirmation pattern will activate the catalyst monitor. This is very useful for verifying the completion of a repair.

Fig 1: Vehicle Speed Driving Pattern
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  1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
  2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
  3. Turn the Techstream ON.
  4. Clear DTCs (if set) (see DTC CHECK / CLEAR ).
  5. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Monitor.
  6. Check that Catalyst / Status 2 is Incomplete.
  7. Start the engine and warm it up.
  8. Drive the vehicle at between 40 mph and 70 mph (64 km/h and 113 km/h) for at least 10 minutes.
  9. Those items will change to Complete as Catalyst monitor operates.
  10. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes / Pending; then check if any DTCs (any pending DTCs) are set.

    HINT:

    If Catalyst does not change to Complete, and any pending DTCs fail to set, extend the driving time.