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DTC Confirmation Procedure

  1. PRECONDITIONING

    If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always perform the following 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.

      TESTING CONDITION: 

      Always perform test at a temperature of 5°C (41°F) or more. 

    GO TO 2.

  2. PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

    With CONSULT-III 

    1. Activate "INSPECTION MODE 1 " to start engine, and warm up engine to normal operating temperature.
    2. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    3. Turn ignition switch ON.
    4. Select "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-III.
    5. Make sure that "FUEL T/TMP SE" is more than 0°C (32°F).
    6. Activate "INSPECTION MODE 1 " to start engine, and wait at least 20 seconds.
    7. Check 1st trip DTC.

    With GST 

    1. Activate "INSPECTION MODE 1 " to start engine, and warm up engine to normal operating temperature.
    2. Set voltmeter probes to ECM harness connector and ground as follows.
      ECM TERMINAL REFERENCE

      ECM Ground
      Connector Terminal
      E10 95 (Fuel tank temperature sensor signal) Ground
    3. Make sure that the voltage is less than 4.2V.
    4. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    5. Activate "INSPECTION MODE 1 " to start engine and wait at least 20 seconds.
    6. Check 1st trip DTC.

    Is 1st trip DTC detected? 

    YES : Go to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".

    NO : INSPECTION END