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Drive Cycle Procedure:

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  1. Key on. Do not crank until the WAIT TO START light cycles, or at least 10 seconds, whichever is greater.
  2. Start the engine. Idle in PARK or NEUTRAL for 40 seconds.
  3. The following outlines the appropriate conditions for running certain OBD monitors that require the engine to be under load:
    1. Accelerate steadily to third gear (M/T use fourth gear) and hold at 1500 RPM for 3 seconds. Accelerate steadily from 35 mph to 65 mph over approximately 15 seconds (M/T 11 seconds minimum).
    2. Repeat Step  a three times while maintaining the conditions in Step .
    3. Before proceeding, turn all accessories off and disengage tow/haul.
  4. Before continuing, EOT must exceed 60°C (140°F).
  5. Idle the vehicle for 20 seconds in PARK or NEUTRAL.
  6. Key off.
  7. Start the engine. Idle in PARK or NEUTRAL for 40 seconds.
  8. Rerun Quick Test.
NOTE: If P1000 is present after running the drive cycle:
  • Rerun Step  a, being certain to maintain a minimum MFDES of 35 mg/stroke above 2,000 RPM for 11 seconds. Also, maintain a minimum MFDES of 30 mg/stroke above 2,800 RPM for at least 6 seconds.
  • Rerun Step  8. MFDES must remain below 12 mg/stroke for 11 consecutive seconds.
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