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Definitions

OBD II TRIP
A vehicle start and drive cycle such that all once per trip diagnostic monitors have run.

GOOD TRIP
Is a driving cycle that runs and passes/satisfies all monitors associated with the system being tested.

KEY START
A vehicle start and run cycle of at least 20 seconds.

WARM-UP CYCLE
A vehicle start and run cycle such that the engine coolant must rise to at least 160°F and must rise by at least 40°F from initial start up. To count as a warm-up cycle, no faults may occur during the cycle.