Confirmation Driving Pattern

2001 Toyota Highlander 2WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)SECTION Confirmation Driving Pattern




CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN
1. Switch the TOYOTA hand-held tester from the normal mode to the check mode. (*1)
2. Start the engine and let the engine idle for 100 seconds or more. (*2)
3. Drive the vehicle at 40 km/h (24 mph) or more for 20 seconds or more. (*3)
4. Let the engine idle for 20 seconds or more. (*4)
5. Repeat the procedure (*3) and (*4) three times. (*5)
6. Let the engine idle for 30 seconds. (*6)
7. Check the oxygen sensor output voltage.

HINT: If a malfunction exists, the check engine warning light comes on.

NOTE: If the conditions on this test are not strictly followed, the malfunction will not be detected.





CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN
1. Connect the TOYOTA hand-held tester to the DLC3.(*1)
2. Switch the TOYOTA hand-held tester from the normal mode to the check (test) mode. (*1)
3. Start the engine and let the engine idle for 60 seconds or more. (*2)
4. Drive the vehicle at 30 km/h (28 mph) or more for 40 seconds or more. (*3)
5. Let the engine idle for 10 seconds or more. (*4)
6. Preform steps (*3) to (*4)9 times. (*5)

HINT: If a malfunction exists, the MIL will light up on the multi information display during step (*5).

NOTE: If the conditions In this test are not strictly followed, detection of the malfunction will not be possible.

If you do not have a TOYOTA hand-held tester, turn the ignition switch OFF after performing steps from (*2) to (*5), then perform steps from (*2) to (*5) again.

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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.
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