Test Drive Confirmation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Toyota Tacoma. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Connect Toyota hand-held tester or scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC3) at driver's side of instrument panel. See Figure. Check for any DTCs and read FREEZE FRAME data. Record DTCs and freeze frame data. If using hand-held tester, switch hand-held tester to CHECK mode.
- Drive vehicle several times with engine speed, load and its surrounding range shown with ENGINE SPD, CALC LOAD in freeze frame data or MISFIRE RPM and MISFIRE LOAD in the data list on hand-held tester or scan tool.
- Allow engine to idle for at least 3 1/2 minutes and then drive vehicle at specified engine speeds for specified amount of time. See DRIVING PATTERN . If using OBD II scan tool, turn ignition off after symptom is simulated the first time (1 trip detection logic), then repeat test drive again trying to get a misfire again and set DTC (2 trip detection logic). If using hand-held tester or scan tool and a misfire is detected, a DTC will set and misfire will be indicated in freeze frame data. Be careful not to turn ignition off, as that switches the diagnostic system from check (test) mode to normal mode. All DTCs, freeze frame data, etc. would be erased. Check for misfire DTCs by monitoring DTC and freeze frame data. Record any data. Turn ignition off and wait a minimum of 5 seconds.DRIVING PATTERN
Engine RPM Specified Time 1000 3 Minutes Or More 2000 1 1/2 Minutes Or More 3000 1 Minute Or More