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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMITSUBISHI2007ENDEAVOR SE, FWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISGENERAL INFORMATIONOBD-II DRIVE CYCLESDRIVE CYCLE PROCEDURES2002-03 ECLIPSECATALYTIC CONVERTER MONITOR
2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor SE, FWD

Catalytic Converter Monitor

2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor SE, FWDSECTION Catalytic Converter Monitor

This monitor applies to DTCs P0421 and P0431. Following conditions must be met during the test:

  • Atmospheric temperature is 14°F (-10°C) or more.
  • A/C switch is in OFF position.
  • Selector lever is in "D" range.

Monitor takes about 20 minutes to complete. To run monitor, use illustration. See Fig 1. Perform steps as follows:

  1. Remove all test equipment from vehicle and install all components and connectors that were removed or disconnected during testing.
  2. Start engine.
  3. Accelerate to 45 MPH.
  4. Travel 5 minutes or more while keeping speed at 45-60 MPH (5th gear on M/T).
  5. Fully close throttle and decelerate to 35-40 MPH.
  6. While keeping accelerator pedal opening degree constant (4th gear on M/T), keep speed at 35-40 MPH for 90 seconds or more (this is when monitor runs).
  7. Fully close throttle and decelerate for 10 seconds. Then, quickly accelerate until speed is 35-40 MPH. Then repeat steps  5 and  6 five more times.
  8. Return vehicle to shop and turn ignition off.
Fig 1: Running Catalytic Converter Monitor
G99F52600Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
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