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Explanation for Driving Patterns for “Misfire ”, “Fuel Injection System”

Driving pattern B means the vehicl
e operation as per the following:
All components and systems should be monito red at least once by the OBD system.
*1: When the same malfunction is de-
tected in two consecutive trips, MIL
will light up. *2: MIL will turn OFF after vehicle is driv-
en 3 times (pattern B) without any
malfunctions. *3: When the same malfunction is de-
tected in two consecutive trips, the
DTC and the freeze frame data will be
stored in ECM.
*4: The DTC and the freeze frame data will not be displayed any longer after
vehicle is driven 80 times (pattern C)
without the same malfunction. (The
DTC and the freeze frame data still
remain in ECM.) *5: When a malfunction is detected for
the first time, the 1st trip DTC and the
1st trip freeze frame data will be
stored in ECM. *6: The 1st trip DTC and the 1st trip
freeze frame data will be cleared at
the moment OK is detected.
*7: When the same malfunction is de- tected in the 2nd trip, the 1st trip
freeze frame data will be cleared. *8: 1st trip DTC will
be cleared when ve-
hicle is driven once (pattern C) with-
out the same malfunction after DTC
is stored in ECM.
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 The B counter will be cleared when the malfunction is
detected once regardless of the driving pattern.
 The B counter will be counted up when driving pattern B is satisfied without any malfunction.
 The MIL will turn OFF when the B counter reaches 3. (*2 in “OBD SYSTEM OPERATION CHART”)

Driving pattern C means operating vehicle as per the following:
The following conditions should be satisfied at the same time:
Engine speed: (Engine speed in the freeze frame data) ±375 rpm
Calculated load value: (Calculated load value in the freeze frame data) x (1 ±0.1) [%]
Engine coolant temperature (T) condition:
 When the freeze frame data shows lower than 70 °C (158 °F), T should be lower than 70 °C (158 °F).
 When the freeze frame data shows higher than or equal to 70 °C (158 °F), T should be higher than or equal to
70 °C (158 °F).
Example:
If the stored freeze frame data is as per the following:
Engine speed: 850 rpm, Calculated load val ue: 30%, Engine coolant temperature: 80°C (176 °F)
To be satisfied with driving pattern C, the v ehicle should run under the following conditions:
Engine speed: 475 - 1,225 rpm, Calculated load value: 27 - 33%, Engine coolant temperature: more than 70°C
(158 °F)
 The C counter will be cleared when the malfunction is detected regardless of vehicle conditions above.
 The C counter will be counted up when vehicle conditions above are satisfied without the same malfunction.
 The DTC will not be displayed after C counter reaches 80.
 The 1st trip DTC will be cleared when C counter is counted once without the same malfunction after DTC is
stored in ECM.
Relationship Between MIL, DTC, 1st Trip DTC and Driving Patterns Except For “Misfire Quality Deterioration>”, “Fuel Injection System”
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Explanation for Driving Patterns Except for “Misfire ”, “Fuel Injection
System”

 The A counter will be cleared when the malfunc
tion is detected regardless of (1) - (4).
 The A counter will be counted up when (1) - (4) are satisfied without the same malfunction.
 The DTC will not be displayed after the A counter reaches 40.

Driving pattern B means operating vehicle operation as per the following:
All components and systems should be monitored at least once by the OBD system.
 The B counter will be cleared when the malfunction is detected once regardless of the driving pattern.
 The B counter will be counted up when driving pattern B is satisfied without any malfunctions.
 The MIL will turn OFF when the B counter reac hes 3 (*2 in OBD SYSTEM OPERATION CHART).
*4: The DTC and the freeze frame data
will not be displayed any longer after
vehicle is driven 40 times (pattern A)
without the same malfunction.
(The DTC and the freeze frame data
still remain in ECM.) *5: When a malfunction is detected for
the first time, the 1st trip DTC and the
1st trip freeze frame data will be
stored in ECM. *6: 1st trip DTC will be cleared after vehi-
cle is driven once (pattern B) without
the same malfunction.
*7: When the same malfunction is de- tected in the 2nd trip, the 1st trip
freeze frame data will be cleared.
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DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION : Driving Pattern
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DRIVING PATTERN A
 The A counter will be cleared when the malfunction is detected regardless of (1) - (4).
 The A counter will be counted up when (1) - (4) are satisfied without the same malfunction.
 The DTC will not be displayed after the A counter reaches 40.
DRIVING PATTERN B
Driving pattern B means operating vehicle operation as per the following:
All components and systems should be monito red at least once by the OBD system.
 The B counter will be cleared when the malfunction is detected once regardless of the driving pattern.
 The B counter will be counted up when driving patt ern B is satisfied without any malfunctions.
 The MIL will turn OFF when the B counter reaches 3.
DRIVING PATTERN C
Driving pattern C means operating vehicle as per the following:
The following conditions should be satisfied at the same time:
Engine speed: (Engine speed in the freeze frame data) ±375 rpm
Calculated load value: (Calculated load value in the freeze frame data) x (1 ±0.1) [%]
Engine coolant temperature (T) condition:
 When the freeze frame data shows lower than 70 °C (158 °F), T should be lower than 70 °C (158 °F).
 When the freeze frame data shows higher than or equal to 70 °C (158 °F), T should be higher than or equal to
70 °C (158 °F).
 The C counter will be cleared when the malfunction is detected regardless of vehicle conditions above.
 The C counter will be counted up when vehicle conditions above are satisfied without the same malfunction.
 The DTC will not be displayed after C counter reaches 80.
 The 1st trip DTC will be cleared when C counter is c ounted once without the same malfunction after DTC is
stored in ECM.
DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION : System Readiness Test (SRT) CodeINFOID:0000000006217726
System Readiness Test (SRT) code is spec ified in Service $01 of SAE J1979/ISO 15031-5.
As part of an enhanced emissions test for Inspection & Ma intenance (I/M), certain states require the status of
SRT be used to indicate whether the ECM has completed self-diagnosis of major emission s\
ystems and com-
ponents. Completion must be verified in order for the emissions inspection to proceed.
If a vehicle is rejected for a State emissions inspec tion due to one or more SRT items indicating “INCMP”, use
the information in this Service Manual to set the SRT to “CMPLT”.
In most cases the ECM will automatically complete its self-diagnosis cycle during normal usage, and the SRT
status will indicate “CMPLT” for each application system . Once set as “CMPLT”, the SRT status remains
“CMPLT” until the self-diagnosis memory is erased.
Occasionally, certain portions of the self-diagnostic test may not be completed as a result of the customer's
normal driving pattern; the SRT will indicate “INCMP” for these items.
NOTE:
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 ECM blinks MIL for about 10 seconds if all SRT codes are not set.
MALFUNCTION WARNING MODE
Description
In this function ECM turns on or blinks MIL when it det
ects a malfunction in the emission control system com-
ponents and/or the powertrain control components (which affe ct vehicle emissions) to inform the driver that a
malfunction has been detected.
Operation Procedure
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Check that MIL illuminates. If it remains OFF, check MIL circuit. Refer to EC-515, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
3. Start engine and let it idle.  For two trip detection logic diagnoses, ECM turns on MIL when it detects the same malfunction twice in
the two consecutive driving cycles.
 For 1st trip detection logic diagnoses, ECM turns on MIL when it detects a malfunction in one driving cycle.
 ECM blinks MIL when it detects a malfunction t hat may damage the three way catalyst (misfire).
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS MODE
Description
This function allows to indicate DTCs or 1st trip DTCs stored in ECM according to the number of times MIL is
blinking.
How to Set Self-diagnostic Results Mode
NOTE:
 It is better to count the time accurately with a clock.
 It is impossible to switch the diagnostic mode when an accelerator pedal position sensor circuit has a mal-
function.
 After ignition switch is turned off, ECM is a lways released from the “Self-diagnostic results” mode.
1. Confirm that accelerator pedal is fully releas ed, turn ignition switch ON and wait 3 seconds.
2. Repeat the following procedure quickly five times within 5 seconds.  Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
 Fully release the accelerator pedal.
3. Wait 7 seconds, fully depress the accelerator pedal and keep it depressed for approx. 10 seconds until the
MIL starts blinking.
NOTE:
Do not release the accelerator pedal for 10 seconds if MIL starts blinking during this period. This blinking
is displaying SRT status and is continued for another 10 seconds.
4. Fully release the accelerator pedal. ECM has entered to Self-diagnostic results mode.
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (ECM)
NOTE:
Wait until the same DTC (or 1st trip DTC)
appears to completely confirm all DTCs.
How to Read Self-diagnostic Results
The DTC and 1st trip DTC are indicated by the number of blinks of the MIL as shown below.
The DTC and 1st trip DTC are displayed at the same time. If the MIL does not illuminate in diagnostic test
mode I (Malfunction warning), all displayed items are 1s t trip DTCs. If only one code is displayed when the MIL
illuminates in “malfunction warning” mode, it is a DTC; if two or more codes are displayed, they may be either
DTCs or 1st trip DTCs. DTC No. is same as that of 1st trip DTC. These unidentified codes can be identified by
using the CONSULT-III or GST. A DTC will be used as an example for how to read a code.
A particular trouble code can be identified by the number of four-digit numeral flashes per the following.
The length of time the 1,000th-digit numeral flashes on and off is 1.2 seconds consisting of an ON (0.6-sec-
onds) - OFF (0.6-seconds) cycle.
The 100th-digit numeral and lower digit numerals consis t of a 0.3-seconds ON and 0.3-seconds OFF cycle.
A change from one digit numeral to another occurs at an inte rval of 1.0-second OFF. In other words, the later
numeral appears on the display 1.3 seconds after the former numeral has disappeared.
A change from one trouble code to another occurs at an interval of 1.8-seconds OFF.
PBIB0092E
PBIB3005E
Number 0123456789ABCDEF
Flashes 10123456789111213141516
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In this way, all the detected malfunctions are classi
fied by their DTC numbers. The DTC 0000 refers to no mal-
function. Refer to EC-98, "
DTC Index".
How to Erase Self-diagnostic Results
By performing this procedure, ECM memory is erased and the following diagnostic information is erased as
well.
 Diagnostic trouble codes
 1st trip diagnostic trouble codes
 Freeze frame data
 1st trip freeze frame data
 System readiness test (SRT) codes
 Test values
NOTE:
Also, if a battery terminal is disconnected, ECM memory is erased and the diagnostic information as listed
above is erased. (The amount of time required for eras ing may vary from a few seconds to several hours.)
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
4. Turn ignition switch ON.
5. Set ECM in Self-diagnostic results.
6. The diagnostic information has been erased from the backup memory in the ECM. Fully depress the accelerator pedal and keep it depressed for more than 10 seconds.
7. Fully release the accelerator pedal, and confirm the DTC 0000 is displayed.
CONSULT-III FunctionINFOID:0000000006217729
FUNCTION
*: The following emission-related diagnostic information is cleared when the ECM memory is erased.
 Diagnostic trouble codes
 1st trip diagnostic trouble codes
 Freeze frame data
 1st trip freeze frame data
 System readiness test (SRT) codes
Test values
WORK SUPPORT MODE
Work Item
Diagnostic test mode Function
Work support This mode enables a technician to adjust some devices faster and more accurately by following the in-
dications on the CONSULT-III unit.
Self diagnostic result Self-diagnostic results such as 1st trip DTC, DTCs and 1st trip freeze frame data or freeze frame data
can be read and erased quickly.*
Data monitor Input/Output data in the ECM can be read.
Active test Diagnostic Test Mode in which CONSULT-III drives some actuators apart from the ECMs and also shifts
some parameters in
a specified range.
DTC & SRT confirmation The status of system monitoring tests and the self-diagnosis status/results can be confirmed.
Function test This mode is used to inform customers when the vehicle requires periodic maintenance.
ECU identification ECM part number can be read.
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*: This function is not necessary
in the usual service procedure.
SELF-DIAG RESULTS MODE
Self Diagnostic Item
Regarding items of DTC and 1st trip DTC, refer to EC-98, "DTC Index".
How to Read DTC and 1st Trip DTC
DTCs and 1st trip DTCs related to the malfunction are displayed in “Self-diag results”.
 When ECM detects a 1st trip DTC, “1t” is displayed for “TIME”.
 When ECM has detected a current DTC, “0” is displayed for “TIME”.
 If “TIME” is neither “0” nor “1t”, the DTC occurred in the past and ECM shows the number of times the vehi-
cle has been driven since the last detection of the DTC.
How to Erase DTC and 1st Trip DTC
NOTE:
 If the ignition switch stays ON after repair work, be su re to turn ignition switch OFF once. Wait at least 10
seconds and then turn it ON (engine stopped) again.
 If the DTC is not for A/T related items (see EC-98, "
DTC Index"), skip step 1.
1. Erase DTC in TCM. Refer to TM-60, "
Diagnosis Description".
2. Select “ENGINE” with CONSULT-III.
3. Select “SELF-DIAG RESULTS”.
4. Touch “ERASE”. (DTC in ECM will be erased.)
WORK ITEM CONDITION USAGE
IDLE AIR VOL LEARN  THE IDLE AIR VOLUME THAT KEEPS THE ENGINE
WITHIN THE SPECIFIED RANGE IS MEMORIZED IN
ECM. When learning the idle air volume
EVAP SYSTEM CLOSE CLOSE THE EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL VALVE IN
ORDER TO MAKE EVAP SYSTEM CLOSE UNDER THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS.
 IGN SW ON
 ENGINE NOT RUNNING
 AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS ABOVE 0
°C (32 °F).
 NO VACUUM AND NO HIGH PRESSURE IN EVAP SYS-
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 FUEL TANK TEMP. IS MORE THAN 0 °C (32 °F).
 WITHIN 10 MINUTES AFTER STARTING “EVAP SYS-
TEM CLOSE”
 WHEN TRYING TO EXECUTE “EVAP SYSTEM CLOSE” UNDER THE CONDITION EXCEPT ABOVE, CONSULT-
III WILL DISCONTINUE IT AND DISPLAY APPROPRI-
ATE INSTRUCTION.
NOTE:
WHEN STARTING ENGINE, CONSULT-III MAY DIS-
PLAY “BATTERY VOLTAGE IS LOW. CHARGE BAT-
TERY”, EVEN WHEN USING A CHARGED BATTERY. When detecting EVAP vapor leak
in the EVAP system
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE  FUEL PUMP WILL STOP BY TOUCHING “START” DUR-
ING IDLING.
CRANK A FEW TIMES AFTER ENGINE STALLS. When releasing fuel pressure from
fuel line
SELF-LEARNING CONT  THE COEFFICIENT OF SELF-LEARNING CONTROL
MIXTURE RATIO RETURNS TO THE ORIGINAL COEF-
FICIENT. When clearing mixture ratio self-
learning value
TARGET IDLE RPM ADJ*  IDLE CONDITION When setting target idle speed
VIN REGISTRATION  IN THIS MODE, VIN IS REGISTERED IN ECM. When registering VIN in ECM
TARGET IGN TIM ADJ*  IDLE CONDITION When adjusting target ignition tim-
ing
CLSD THL POS LEARN  IGNITION ON AND ENGINE STOPPED. When learning the throttle valve
closed position
VVEL POS SEN ADJ PREP  USE THIS ITEM ONLY WHEN REPLACING VVEL ACTU-
ATOR SUB ASSEMBLY.
 IGNITION ON AND ENGINE STOPPED. When adjusting VVEL control
shaft position sensor
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