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Does not store a Freeze Frame
Stores Fail Record when test fails
Updates the Fail Record each time the diagnostic
test fails
Type D
Non-Emissions related
Not request illumination of any lamp
Stores a History DTC on the
first trip with a fail
Does not store a Freeze Frame
Stores Fail Record when test fails
Updates the Fail Record each time the diagnostic
test fails
IMPORTANT:Only four Fail Records can be stored.
Each Fail Record is for a different DTC. It is possible that
there will not be Fail Records for every DTC if multiple
DTCs are set.
Special Cases of Type B Diagnostic Tests
Unique to the misfire diagnostic, the Diagnostic Executive
has the capability of alerting the vehicle operator to
potentially damaging levels of misfire. If a misfire
condition exists that could potentially damage the
catalytic converter as a result of high misfire levels, the
Diagnostic Executive will command the MIL to ªflashº at a
rate of once per second during those the time that the
catalyst damaging misfire condition is present.
Fuel trim and misfire are special cases of
Type B
diagnostics. Each time a fuel trim or misfire malfunction is
detected, engine load, engine speed, and engine coolant
temperature are recorded.
When the ignition is turned off, the last reported set of
conditions remain stored. During subsequent ignition
cycles, the stored conditions are used as reference for
similar conditions. If a malfunction occurs during two
consecutive trips, the Diagnostic Executive treats the
failure as a normal
Type B diagnostic, and does not use
the stored conditions. However, if a malfunction occurs
on two non-consecutive trips, the stored conditions are
compared with the current conditions. The MIL will then
illuminate under the following conditions:
When the engine load conditions are within 10% of
the previous test that failed.
Engine speed is within 375 rpm, of the previous test
that failed.
Engine coolant temperature is in the same range as
the previous test that failed.Storing and Erasing Freeze Frame Data and Failure
Records
Government regulations require that engine operating
conditions be captured whenever the MIL is illuminated.
The data captured is called Freeze Frame data. The
Freeze Frame data is very similar to a single record of
operating conditions. Whenever the MIL is illuminated,
the corresponding record of operating conditions is
recorded to the Freeze Frame buffer.
Freeze Frame data can only be overwritten with data
associated with a misfire or fuel trim malfunction. Data
from these faults take precedence over data associated
with any other fault. The Freeze Frame data will not be
erased unless the associated history DTC is cleared.
Each time a diagnostic test reports a failure, the current
engine operating conditions are recorded in the
Failure
Records
buffer. A subsequent failure will update the
recorded operating conditions. The following operating
conditions for the diagnostic test which failed
typically
include the following parameters:
Air Fuel Ratio
Air Flow Rate
Fuel Trim
Engine Speed
Engine Load
Engine Coolant Temperature
Vehicle Speed
TP Angle
AP Angle
MAP/BARO
Injector Base Pulse Width
Loop Status
Intermittent Malfunction Indicator Lamp
In the case of an ªintermittentº fault, the MIL (ªCheck
Engineº lamp) may illuminate and then (after three trips)
go ªOFFº. However, the corresponding diagnostic trouble
code will be stored in memory. When unexpected
diagnostic trouble codes appear, check for an intermittent
malfunction.
A diagnostic trouble code may reset. Consult the
ªDiagnostic Aidsº associated with the diagnostic trouble
code. A physical inspection of the applicable sub-system
most often will resolve the problem.
Data Link Connector (DLC)
The provision for communication with the control module
is the Data Link Connector (DLC). It is located at the
lower left of the instrument panel behind a small square
cover. The DLC is used to connect to the Tech 2 Scan
Tool. Some common uses of the Tech 2 are listed below:
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Not Run Since Code Cleared
This option will display up to DTCs that have not run since
the DTCs were last cleared. Since any displayed DTCs
have not run, their condition (passing or failing) is
unknown.
Test Failed Since Code Cleared
This selection will display all active and history DTCs that
have reported a test failure since the last time DTCs were
cleared. DTCs that last failed more than 40 warm-up
cycles before this option is selected will not be displayed.
Miscellaneous Test
This test consists of eight menus-Lights, Relays, EVAP,
Fuel System, Instruments, EGR Control, Variable Intake
Manifold Solenoid, and Injector Balance Tests.
In these tests, Tech 2 sends operating signals to the
systems to confirm their operations thereby to judge the
normality of electric circuits.
To judge intermittent trouble,
1. Confirm DTC freeze frame data, and match the
freeze frame data as test conditions with the data list
displayed by Miscellaneous Test.
2. Confirm DTC setting conditions, and match the
setting conditions as test conditions with the data list
displayed by Miscellaneous Test.
3. Refer to the latest Service Bulletin.
Check to see if the Latest software is released or not.
Down load the LATEST PROGRAMMED
SOFTWARE to the replacement PCM.
Lamps Test
This test is conducted check MIL, Up Shift Lamp, Low
Fuel Lamp, Reduced Power Lamp and Cruise Control
Lamp for its working.
Tech2 must be used for this test.
Test Procedure:
1. Connect Tech 2 to the vehicle DLC.
2. Run the Engine at idle.
3. Select F3: Miscellaneous Test in the Application
Menu.
060R100078
4. Select F0:Lamps Test in the Miscellaneous Test.
060RY00080
5. Select F0:Malfunction Indicator Lamp.
060RY00091
6. PushºOnº soft key.
7. Make sure Lamp illuminates.
8. If lamp illuminates, the Lamp is operating correctly.
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Relays Test
This test is conducted to check Fuel Pump Relay and A/C
Clutch for proper operation.
Tech 2 must be used for this test.
Test Procedure:
1. Connect Tech 2 to the vehicle DLC.
2. Ignition SW is ªOnº.
3. Select F3: Miscellaneous Test in the Application
Menu.
060R100078
4. Select F1:Relay Test in the Miscellaneous Test.
060RY00081
5. Select F0:Fuel Pump Relay.
060RX021
6. Push ªOnº soft key.
060RY00093
7. Control Fuel Pump Relay and check data list.
8. If the data list changes, the Fuel Pump Relay is
normal.
9. Select F1:A/C Clutch Relay.
10. Run the Engine at idle.
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11. Turn on Air Conditioning.
060RY00094
12. Turn ªOnº and ªOffº A/C Switch.
13. Contol A/C Clutch Relay and check data list.
14. If the data list changes, the Fuel Pump Relay is
normal.
EVAP Test
This test is conducted to check EVAP system for its power
operation.
Tech 2 must be used for this test.
Test Procedure:
1. Connect Tech 2 to the vehicle DLC.
2. Run the Engine at idle.
3. Select F3: Miscellaneous Test in the Application
Menu.
060R100078
4. Select F2: EVAP Test in the Miscellaneous Test.
060RY00082
5. Select F0: Purge Solenoid.
060RX025
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6. Push ªDecreaseº or ªIncreaseº soft key.
060RY00095
7. Control EVAP Purge Solenoid and check a data list.
8. If the data list changes, the Purge Solenoid is normal.
9. Turn engine off, turn ignition SW ªOnº.
10. Select F1:EVAP Vent Solenoid.
060RX025
11. Push ªOnº or ªOffº soft key.
060RY00096
12. Control EVAP Vent Solenoid and check data list.
13. If the data list changes, the EVAP Vent Solenoid is
normal.
Fuel System Test
This test is conducted check Fuel system for proper
operation.
Tech 2 must be used for this test.
Test Procedure:
1. Connect Tech 2 to the vehicle DLC.
2. Ignition SW is ªOnº.
3. Select F3: Miscellaneous Test in the Application
Menu.
060R100078
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4. Select F3: Fuel System in the Miscellaneous Menu.
060RY00083
5. Select F0: Fuel Trim Enable.
060R200071
6. Push ªDisableº or ªEnableº soft key.
060RY00097
7. Control Fuel Trim and check data list.
8. If data list changes, the Fuel Trim is normal.
9. Select F1: Fuel Trim Reset.
060R200071
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10. Push ªResetº soft key.
060RY00098
11. Select F2: O2-Loop status.
060R200071
12. This test is check the ªClosed Loop Statusº
performance.13. Push ªOpen Loopº or ªClosed Loopº soft key.
060RY00099
14. Control O2-Loop and check data list.
15. If data list changes, the O2-Loop is normal.
Instruments Test
This test is conducted check Instruments for proper
operation.
Tech 2 must be used for this test.
Test Procedure:
1. Connect Tech 2 to the vehicle DLC.
2. Ignition SW is ªOnº.
3. Select F3: Miscellaneous Test in the Application
Menu.
060R100078
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4. Select F4: Instruments in the Miscellaneous Menu.
060RY00106
5. Select F0: Fuel Gauge level.
060RY00107
6. Push ªDecreaseº or ªIncreaseº soft key.
060RY00100
7. Control Fuel Level and check data list.
8. If data list and Fuel gauge meter changes, Fuel
Gauge level is normal.
9. Select F1: Tachometer Control Test.
060RY00107