Confirmation Driving Pattern
HINT:
Performing this confirmation pattern will activate the catalyst monitor. This is very useful for verifying the completion of a repair.
- (a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- (b) Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- (c) Turn the Techstream on.
- (d) Clear DTCs (if set) Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
- (e) Select the following menu items: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Monitor / Catalyst Efficiency / Status 2.
- (f) Check that Catalyst Efficiency is Incomplete.
- (g) Start the engine and warm it up.
- (h) Drive the vehicle at between 40 mph and 70 mph (64 km/h and 113 km/h) for at least 10 minutes.
- (i) Note the state of the Monitor items. Those items will change to Complete as Catalyst Efficiency monitor operates.
- (j) Select the following menu items: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes / Pending; then check if any DTCs (any pending DTCs) are set.
HINT:
If Catalyst Efficiency does not change to Complete, and any pending DTCs fail to set, extend the driving time.