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.
Other Monitor
This monitor applies to DTCs not covered by the rest of the monitors. Following conditions must be met during the test:
- Engine coolant temperature must be 176Β°F (80Β°C) or more.
- Atmospheric temperature is 41Β°F (5Β°C) or more.
- Selector lever is in "D" range (A/T).
Monitor takes about 10 minutes to complete. To run monitor, use illustration. See Fig 1 . Perform steps as follows:
- Remove all test equipment from vehicle and install all components and connectors that were removed or disconnected during testing.
- After engine is completely warmed up, turn ignition off.
- Start engine and quickly accelerate vehicle to 35-40 MPH and travel for 300 seconds or more. Use 4th gear on M/T.
- Return vehicle to shop and let idle. While engine is idling, A/C switch must be in OFF position, lights and accessories must be off, steering wheel must be in straight-ahead position, and transmission in Neutral. After idling for 5 minutes, turn ignition off.
- Recheck for DTC(s). If any DTC(s) is set, diagnose affected DTC(s). See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONSΒ .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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