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.
Confirmation Driving Pattern
HINT:
This confirmation driving pattern is used in the "PERFORM CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN" procedure of the following diagnostic troubleshooting procedure.
Performing this confirmation pattern will activate the Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) sensor response monitor.
- Connect a Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Turn the tester ON.
- Clear DTCs (See DTC CHECK / CLEAR ).
- Select the following menu items: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Monitor / O2 Sensor / Details.
- Check that RES RATE B1S1 is Incomplete.
- Start the engine and warm it up.
- Drive the vehicle at between 40 km/h and 120 km/h (25 mph and 75 mph) for 3 minutes. However, the vehicle should be driven at a constant speed.
- Check the monitor result values on the tester by selecting the following menu items: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Monitor / O2 Sensor / Details / RES RATE B1S1 / Details.
- If the values indicated on the tester do not change, perform READINESS MONITOR DRIVE PATTERN for the A/F sensor and the heated oxygen sensor (See READINESS MONITOR DRIVE PATTERN
).
HINT:
Completion of all A/F sensor monitors is required to change the value in RES RATE B1S1.
- Note the value of the RES RATE B1S1.
- Select the following menu items: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes / Pending.
- Check if any DTCs (any pending DTCs) are set.
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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.