Monitors, Trips, Drive Cycles and Readiness Codes
READINESS MONITOR DRIVE PATTERN1. PURPOSE OF READINESS TESTS
- The On-Board Diagnostic (OBD II) system is designed to monitor the performance of emission-related components, and indicate any detected abnormalities with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). Since various components need to be monitored during different driving conditions, the OBD II system is designed to run separate monitoring programs called Readiness Monitors.
- The intelligent tester's software must be version 9.0 or newer to view the Readiness Monitor Status. To view the status, Enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / MONITOR INFO / MONITOR STATUS.
- When the Readiness Monitor status reads COMPL (complete), the necessary conditions have been met for running the performance tests for that Readiness Monitor.
- A generic OBD II scan tool can also be used to view the Readiness Monitor status.
HINT: Many state Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) programs require a vehicle's Readiness Monitor status to show COMPL before beginning emissions tests.
The Readiness Monitor will be reset to INCMPL (incomplete) if:
- The ECM has lost battery power or blown a fuse.
- DTCs have been cleared.
- The conditions for running the Readiness Monitor have not been met.
If the readiness monitor status shows INCMPL follow the appropriate readiness monitor drive pattern to change the status to COMPL.
CAUTION: Strictly observe posted speed limits, traffic laws, and road conditions when performing these drive patterns.
NOTE: The following drive patterns are the fastest method of completing all the requirements necessary for making the readiness monitor status read "complete". If forced to momentarily stop a drive pattern due to traffic or other factors, the drive pattern can be resumed. Upon completion of the drive pattern, in most cases, the readiness monitor status will change to "complete". Sudden changes in vehicle load and speed, such as driving up and down hills and/or sudden acceleration, hinder readiness monitor completion.
2. CATALYST MONITOR (ACTIVE AIR FUEL RATIO CONTROL TYPE)
a. Preconditions
The monitor will not run unless:
- The MIL is OFF
b. Drive Pattern
1. Connect the intelligent tester.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
3. Turn the intelligent tester ON.
4. Clear DTC (if set).
5. Start the engine and warm it up.
6. Drive vehicle at between 88 and 113 km/h (55 to 70 mph) for at least 10 minutes.
NOTE: This test will not be completed if the vehicle is driven under absolutely constant speed,such as with cruise control activated.
c. Monitor Status
1. Check the Readiness Monitor status displayed on the tester.
2. If the status does not switch to COMPL (complete), extend the driving time.
3. EVAP SYSTEM MONITOR (KEY OFF TYPE)
a. Preconditions
The monitor will not run unless:
- The fuel tank is less than 90% full.
- The altitude is less than 8,000 ft (2,450 m).
- The vehicle is stationary.
- The engine coolant temperature is between 4.4 and 35 degree C (40 and 95 degree F).
- The intake air temperature is between 4.4 and 35 degree C (40 and 95 degree F).
- Vehicle was driven in an urban area (or on a freeway) for 10 minutes or more.
b. Monitor Conditions
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and wait for 6 hours.
HINT: Do not start the engine until checking Readiness Monitor status. If the engine is started, the step described above must be repeated.
c. Monitor Status
1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
3. Turn the tester or scan tool ON.
4. Check the Readiness Monitor status displayed on the tester or scan tool.
If the status does not switch to COMPL (complete), restart the engine, make sure that the preconditions have been met, and then perform the Monitor Conditions again.
4. AIR FUEL RATIO (A/F) AND HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (HO2) MONITOR (ACTIVE AIR FUEL RATIO CONTROL TYPE)
a. Preconditions
The monitor will not run unless:
- 2 minutes or more have elapsed since the engine was started.
- The Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) is 75 degree C (167 degree F) or higher.
- Air fuel ratio feedback control is performed.
- Fuel-cut control is performed for 8 seconds or more (for the Rear HO2 Sensor Monitor).
b. Drive Pattern for front A/F sensor and rear HO2 sensor
1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
3. Turn the tester ON.
4. Clear DTCs (if set).
5. Start the engine, and warm it up until the ECT reaches 75 degree C (167 degree F) or higher.
6. Drive the vehicle at 60 km/h (38 mph) or more for at least 10 minutes.
7. Change the transmission to 2nd gear.
8. Accelerate the vehicle to 64 km/h (40 mph) or more by depressing the accelerator pedal for at least 10 seconds.
9. Soon after performing the step above, release the accelerator pedal for at least 4 seconds without depressing the brake pedal, in order to execute fuel-cut control.
10. Allow the vehicle to decelerate until the vehicle speed declines to less than 10 km/h (6 mph).
11. Repeat steps from (8) through (10) above at least 3 times in one driving.
c. Monitor Status
1. Check the Readiness Monitor status displayed on the tester.
2. If the status does not switch to COMPL (complete), make sure that the preconditions have been met, and then perform steps from (5) through (11) in "Drive Pattern" procedures above.
5. AIR FUEL RATIO (A/F) AND HEATED OXYGEN (HO2) SENSOR HEATER MONITOR (FRONT A/F AND REAR HO2 SENSOR TYPE)
a. Preconditions
The monitor will not run unless:
- The MIL is OFF
b. Drive Pattern
1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
3. Turn the tester ON.
4. Clear DTCs (if set).
5. Start the engine.
6. Start the engine and allow it to idle for 500 seconds or more.
7. Drive the vehicle at 40 km/h (25 mph) or more for at least 2 minutes.
c. Monitor Status
1. Check the Readiness Monitor status displayed on the tester.
If the status does not switch to COMPL (complete), make sure that the preconditions of the readiness monitor on the scan tool display. If readiness status did not switch to complete, ensure the preconditions are met, turn the ignition switch OFF and then repeat steps (5) and (7).
ALL READINESS
For the vehicle, using the intelligent tester allows readiness codes corresponding to all DTCs to be read. When diagnosis (normal or malfunctioning) has been complete, readiness codes are set. Enter the following menus: ENHANCED OBD II / MONITOR STATUS on the intelligent tester.