Monitor Strategy

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Monitor Strategy
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MONITOR STRATEGY

Related DTCs P0125: Insufficient ECT for Closed Loop
Required sensors/components (Main) Thermostat, Cooling system
Required sensors/components (Related) ECT sensor, MAF meter
Frequency of operation Continuous
Duration 2 minutes: Engine start ECT is 10°C (50°F) or more
Duration 5 minutes: Engine start ECT is -6.6 to 10°C (20 to 50°F)
Duration 20 minutes: Engine start ECT is less than -6.6°C (20°F)
MIL operation 2 driving cycles
Sequence operation None
RENDER: 1.0x

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