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.
DTC Confirmation Procedure
- PRECONDITIONING
If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always perform the following procedure before conducting the next test.
- Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
Will CONSULT be used?
YES
GO TO STEP 2 .
NO
GO TO STEP 6 .
- PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE-I
With CONSULT
TESTING CONDITION:
Do not hold engine speed for more than the specified minutes below.
- Start engine and warm it up to the normal operating temperature.
- Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
- Start engine and keep the engine speed between 3, 500 and 4, 000 RPM for at least 1 minute under no load.
- Let engine idle for 1 minute.
- Select "DATA MONITOR" mode of "ENGINE" using CONSULT.
- Check that "COOLAN TEMP/S" indicates more than 70°C (158°F).
If not, warm up engine and go to next step when "COOLAN TEMP/S" indication reaches to 70°C (158°F).
- Open engine hood.
- Select "DTC & SRT CONFIRMATION" then "SRT WORK SUPPORT" mode of "ENGINE" using CONSULT.
- Rev engine up to 2, 000 to 3, 000 RPM and hold it for 3 consecutive minutes then release the accelerator pedal completely.
- Check the indication of "CATALYST".
Which is displayed on CONSULT screen?
CMPLT
GO TO STEP 5 .
INCMP
GO TO STEP 3 .
- PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE-II
- Wait 5 seconds at idle.
- Rev engine up to 2, 000 to 3, 000 RPM and maintain it until "INCMP" of "CATALYST" changes to "CMPLT" (It will take approximately 5 minutes).
Does the indication change to "CMPLT"?
YES
GO TO STEP 5 .
NO
GO TO STEP 4 .
- PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE AGAIN
- Stop engine and cool it down to less than 70°C (158°F).
- Perform DTC confirmation procedure again.
GO TO STEP 2 .
- PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE-III
Check 1st trip DTC.
Is 1st trip DTC detected?
YES
Proceed to DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE .
NO
INSPECTION END
- PERFORM COMPONENT FUNCTION CHECK
Perform component function check. Refer to COMPONENT FUNCTION CHECK .
NOTE:Use component function check to check the overall function of the three way catalyst (manifold). During this check, a 1st trip DTC might not be confirmed.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
INSPECTION END
NO
Proceed to DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE .
NO RELATED
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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.