Confirmation Driving Pattern
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Record the DTC(s) and freeze frame data.
- Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC operation).
- Using the Techstream, switch the ECM from normal mode to check mode. Refer to CHECK MODE PROCEDURE .
- Read the misfire counts of each cylinder (cylinder No. 1 to No. 4) with the engine idling. If any misfire count is displayed, skip the following confirmation driving pattern.
- Drive the vehicle several times with the conditions, such as engine speed and engine load, as shown in Misfire RPM and Misfire Load in the freeze frame data.
HINT:
In order to store misfire DTCs, it is necessary to operate the vehicle for the period of time shown in the table below with the engine speed and engine load the same as Misfire RPM and Misfire Load in the freeze frame data.
Engine Speed Duration Idling 7.0 minutes or more 1000 4.0 minutes or more 2000 2.0 minutes or more 3000 1.5 minutes or more - Check whether misfires have occurred by checking DTCs and freeze frame data.
HINT:
Do not turn the ignition switch off until the stored DTCs and freeze frame data have been recorded. When the ECM returns to normal mode (default), the stored DTCs, freeze frame data and other data will be cleared.
- Record the DTCs, freeze frame data and misfire counts.
- Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
- Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC operation).