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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.

    Will M.U.T.-III SE be used? 

    YES >>: GO TO 2 

    NO >>: GO TO  6

  2. PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE-1 

    With M.U.T.-III SE

    TESTING CONDITION:

    Do not hold engine speed for more than the specified minutes below.

    1. Start engine and warm it up to the normal operating temperature.
    2. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    3. Turn ignition switch ON.
    4. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    5. Start engine and keep the engine speed between 3, 500 and 4, 000 rpm for at least 1 minute under no load.
    6. Let engine idle for 1 minute.
    7. Select "DATA MONITOR" mode of "ENGINE" using M.U.T.-III SE.
    8. Check that "COOLANT TEMP/S" indicates more than 70°C (158°F).

      If not, warm up engine and go to next step when "COOLANT TEMP/S" indication reaches to 70°C (158°F).

    9. Open engine hood.
    10. Select "SRT STATUS" mode of "ENGINE" using M.U.T.-III SE.
    11. Rev engine up to 2, 500 to 3, 000 rpm and hold it for 3 consecutive minutes then release the accelerator pedal completely.
    12. Check the indication of "CATALYST".

    Which is displayed on M.U.T.-III SE screen?

    CMPLT >>

    GO TO  5

    INCMP >>

    GO TO 3

  3. PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE-2 
    1. Wait 5 seconds at idle.
    2. Rev engine up to 2, 500 to 3, 000 rpm and maintain it until "INCMP" of "CATALYST" changes to "CMPLT" (It will take approximately 5 minutes).

    Does the indication change to "CMPLT"?

    YES >>: GO TO  5

    NO >>: GO TO 4

  4. PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE AGAIN 
    1. Stop engine and cool it down to less than 70°C (158°F).
    2. Perform DTC confirmation procedure again.

    >>: GO TO  2

  5. PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE-3 

    Check 1st trip DTC.

    Is 1st trip DTC detected? 

    YES >>: Proceed to DTC DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE 

    NO >>: INSPECTION END

  6. PERFORM COMPONENT FUNCTION CHECK 

    Without M.U.T.-III SE

    1. Start engine and warm it up to the normal operating temperature.
    2. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    3. Restart engine and keep the engine speed between 3, 500 and 4, 000 rpm for at least 1 minute under no load.
    4. Let engine idle for 1 minute.
    5. Open engine hood.
    6. Check the voltage between ECM harness connector terminals as per the following condition.
      ECM Condition Voltage (V)
      Connector + -
      Terminal
      F52 92 97 Keeping engine speed at 2500 rpm constant under no load The voltage fluctuation cycle takes more than 5 seconds.
      • 1 cycle: 0.6 - 1.0 → 0 - 0.3 → 0.6 - 1.0

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES-1 >>

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

    YES-2 >>

    Confirmation after repair: INSPECTION END

    NO >>: Proceed to DTC DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE .