Catalyst Monitor Repair Verification Drive Cycle

2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2.3 L, StandardSECTION Catalyst Monitor Repair Verification Drive Cycle
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Ensure Vehicle Preparation has been performed. See VEHICLE PREPARATIONΒ . Drive vehicle in stop and go traffic. Include 5 different constant cruise speeds from 25-45 MPH over a 10 minute period. Verify no DTCs are set with exception of DTC P1000.

NOTE: Following procedure is designed to execute and complete Evaporative Emission Repair Verification Drive Cycle and to clear DTC P1000, Inspection Maintenance (I/M) readiness code. When ambient air temperature is below 40Β°F (4.4Β°C) or above 100Β°F (37.8Β°C), or altitude is above 8000 feet, EVAP monitor will not run. If DTC P1000 must be cleared in these conditions, PCM must detect them once (twice on some applications) before EVAP monitor can be bypassed and DTC P1000 cleared. EVAP bypassing procedure is described in following drive cycle.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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