Confirmation Of Actual Driving Pattern: "f"

1998 Subaru Forester L, StandardSECTION "f"

Drive vehicle at 52-58 MPH until LED of EGR SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS comes on. Diagnosis starts in 190 seconds after starting engine and requires 4 seconds to run. Keep throttle valve opening steady. Diagnosis will be interrupted if throttle opening varies.

RENDER: 1.0x

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