Drive Cycle Procedure: Preparation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Mazda B2300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- The inlet air temperature (or ambient air temperature) for all vehicle applications must be between 4-38° C (40-100° F) to initiate the OBD-II Drive cycle. Check the IAT PID on the scan tool.
- Warm the vehicle up to at least an engine coolant temperature of 54° C (130° F)
- Attach a scan tool (if available) and access the On-Board Readiness Menu. The scan tool will send out a three pulse beep when all the monitors have completed and the code P1000 is erased.