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Diagnostic Method 1

Detect the malfunction by checking "Cumulative value of time when λ changes from lean → rich" in comparison to "Time during which diagnosis is in progress".

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Judge as NG when the following conditions are established.

JUDGMENT VALUE SPECIFICATION

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value DTC
(Cumulative value of time when λ changes from lean → rich)/(Time during which diagnosis is in progress) < 0.35 P014C
and    
Average value of time necessary for λ to inverse the air fuel ratio to Lean → Rich → Lean > 30ms  
(Cumulative value of time when λ changes from lean → rich)/(Time during which diagnosis is in progress) > 0.65 P014D
and    
Average value of time necessary for λ to inverse the air fuel ratio to Rich → Lean → Rich > 10ms  

time needed for diagnosis:  70000ms

Malfunction indicator light illumination:  Illuminates when malfunction occurs in 2 continuous driving cycles.