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Confirmation Driving Pattern

  1. Connect the intelligent tester or Techstream to the DLC3.
  2. Turn the power switch ON (READY)
  3. Turn the tester ON
  4. Record the DTC(s) and freeze frame data
  5. Using the tester, switch the ECM from normal mode to check mode (see CHECK MODE PROCEDURE ).
  6. Read the misfire counts of each cylinder (CYL #1 to #8)*1, (Cylinder #1 Misfire Count to Cylinder #8 Misfire Count)*2 with the engine in an idling condition. If any misfire count is displayed, skip the following confirmation driving pattern
  7. Drive the vehicle several times with the conditions, such as engine rpm and engine load, shown in MISFIRE RPM*1 (Misfire RPM)*2 and MISFIRE LOAD*1 (Misfire Load)*2 in the Data List.

    HINT:

    • In order to store misfire DTCs using the MISFIRE RPM*1 (Misfire RPM)*2 and MISFIRE LOAD*1 (Misfire Load)*2 in the Data List, it is necessary to operate the vehicle for the period of time shown in the table below.
    • *1. Intelligent tester
    • *2: Techstream
    TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS

    Engine RPM Duration
    Idling 5 minutes or more
    1000 4 minutes or more
    2000 2 minutes or more
    3000 1 5 minutes or more
  8. Check whether misfires have occurred by checking DTCs and freeze frame data

    HINT.

    Do not turn the power switch off until the stored DTC(s) and freeze frame data have been recorded. When the ECM returns to normal mode (default), the stored DTC(s), freeze frame data and other data will be erased

  9. Record the DTC(s), freeze frame data and misfire counts.
  10. Turn the power switch OFF and wait for at least 5 seconds.