Test Drive Confirmation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Toyota 4Runner. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- When performing test drive confirmation, procedures must be performed exactly as listed or the malfunction may not be detected. 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 NOT using scan tool, turn ignition off after symptom is simulated the first time, then repeat test drive again (two trip detection logic). If using hand-held tester or scan tool, if a misfire is detected, a DTC will set and misfire will be indicated in freeze frame data (one trip detection logic). Be careful not to turn ignition off. Doing so switches scan tool diagnosis system from CHECK mode to NORMAL mode, erasing all DTCs and FREEZE FRAME data. Go to next step.DRIVING PATTERN
Engine RPM Specified Time 1000 3 Minutes Or More 2000 1 1/2 Minutes Or More 3000 1 Minute Or More - Check for misfire or not by monitoring DTC and freeze frame data. Record any data. Turn ignition off and wait a minimum of 5 seconds.NOTE: If any other DTC(s) are recorded, perform troubleshooting for them first, then recheck.