Three Way Catalytic Converters, Checking

Diagnostic Procedures



Three Way Catalytic Converters, Checking

• Cylinder bank 1 with cylinders 1 through 6 is located at right in direction of travel.

• Cylinder bank 2 with cylinders 7 through 12 is located at left in direction of travel.

Function Test

- Select measuring value "Test ID 01: Catalytic converter" and check if specified values are attained => [ Diagnostic Mode 06 - Read Test Results for Specific Diagnostic Functions ] Diagnostic Modes 01 - 09, Diagnostic mode 6: Check test results of components that are not continuously monitored.

- End diagnosis and switch ignition off.

If specifications are not obtained:

- Replace primary catalytic converter or catalytic converter cylinder bank:

- Removing and installing catalytic converters,

- Erase DTC memory of Engine Control Module => [ Diagnostic Mode 04 - Erase DTC Memory ] Diagnostic Modes 01 - 09, Diagnostic mode 4: Reset/erase diagnostic data.

- Generate readiness code => [ Readiness Code, Generating ] Monitors, Trips, Drive Cycles and Readiness Codes.