Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Circuit/System Verification
- Ignition On.
- Verify there are no other DTCs set.
- If other DTCs are set
Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle .
- Go to next step: If no other DTCs are set
- If other DTCs are set
- Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC.
- Verify the scan tool Catalyst Monitor Not At Idle Test Conditions Met parameter changes to Yes.
- If Yes is not displayed
Refer to step 3.
- Go to next step: If Yes is displayed
- If Yes is not displayed
- When the conditions are safe, stop and idle the vehicle in gear if equipped with automatic transmission or neutral if equipped with manual transmission.
- Verify the Catalyst Monitor Test Result parameter displays Passed when performing the steps listed below:
- Apply the service brake.
- Monitor the scan tool Catalyst Monitor Test State parameter. When the parameter indicates Active, the Catalyst Monitor Test is running.
- Continue to monitor the parameter. When the parameter indicates Inactive, the Catalyst Monitor Test has completed.
NOTE:When the test has completed, the Catalyst Monitor Test Counter parameter will increment by one and the Catalyst Monitor Test Result parameter will indicate Passed, Failed or No Result.
- If No Result is displayed
Repeat steps 3 - 6 until the Test Result parameter indicates Passed or Failed
- If Failed is displayed
Refer to Circuit /System Testing
- Go to next step: If Passed is displayed
- All OK.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.