Diagnostic Method
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- Abnormality Judgment
Judge as NG when the continuous time of completing the malfunction criteria below becomes 23 seconds or more.
Judgment Value
JUDGMENT VALUE REFERENCE CHART
| Malfunction Criteria | Threshold Value |
|---|---|
| Battery voltage | ≥ 10.9 V |
| Estimate ambient temperature | ≥-7°C(19.4°F) |
| Thermostat malfunction diagnosis | Incomplete |
| Engine coolant temperature at engine starting | <55°C(131°F) |
| Estimated coolant temperature | ≥75°C(167°F) |
| Engine coolant temperature | ≤75°C(167°F) |
| (Estimated - measured) Engine coolant temperature | > 20°C (36°F) |
| Vehicle speed | ≥20km/h (12MPH) |
Time Needed for Diagnosis: 23 seconds
Malfunction Indicator Light Illumination: Illuminates when malfunction occurs in 2 continuous driving cycles.
- Normality Judgment
Judge as OK and clear the NG when the malfunction criteria below are met.
Judgment Value
JUDGMENT VALUE REFERENCE CHART
| Malfunction Criteria | Threshold Value |
|---|---|
| Battery voltage | ≥ 10.9 V |
| Estimate ambient temperature | ≥-7°C(19.4°F) |
| Thermostat malfunction diagnosis | Incomplete |
| Engine coolant temperature at engine starting | <55°C(131°F) |
| Engine coolant temperature | ≥75°C(167°F) |
| (Estimated - measured) Engine coolant temperature | ≤20°C (36°F) |