Three Way Catalytic Converter, Checking

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Test requirements

Battery voltage at least 12.5 volts.
Oxygen Sensors OK.
No leaks or damage to exhaust system.

Function test

-- Perform the function test in Diagnostic Mode 06. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 06 - READ TEST RESULTS FOR SPECIFIC DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTIONS .

-- End diagnosis and switch the ignition off.

If the specified values are exceeded:

-- Check the exhaust system for leaks.

-- If necessary, repair the leak in the exhaust system.

-- Erase the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 04 - ERASE DTC MEMORY .

-- Perform a road test to verify Repair.

If the DTC does not return:

Repair complete, Generate readiness code. Refer to READINESS CODE .

-- End diagnosis.

If no leaks are found in the exhaust system:

-- Replace the catalytic converter including front exhaust pipe. Refer to FRONT EXHAUST PIPE WITH CATALYTIC CONVERTERS .

Final procedures

After repair work, the following work steps must be performed in the following sequence:

Check the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 03 - READ DTC MEMORY .
If necessary, erase the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 04 - ERASE DTC MEMORY .
If the DTC memory was erased, generate readiness code. Refer to READINESS CODE .

End of diagnosis