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Catalytic Converter, Checking






Diagnostic Procedures

Catalytic Converter, Checking

Test requirements

Battery voltage at least 12.5 volts.

Oxygen Sensors OK.

No leaks or damage to exhaust system.

Function test

- Perform the function test in Diagnostic Mode 06. Refer to => [ Diagnostic Mode 06 - Read Test Results for Specific Diagnostic Functions ] Diagnostic Modes 01 - 09.

- Switch the ignition OFF.

Specified value - Test Passed

If the specified value was Not obtained:

- Check the exhaust system for leaks.

- If necessary, repair the leak in the exhaust system.

- Erase the DTC memory. Refer to => [ Diagnostic Mode 04 - Erase DTC Memory ] Diagnostic Modes 01 - 09.

- Perform a road test to verify Repair.

If the specified value was obtained:

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

If the DTC returns and no leaks are found in the exhaust system:

- Replace the catalytic converter with front exhaust pipe. Refer to the Repair Information.

Final procedures

After the repair work, the following work steps must be performed in the following sequence:

1. Check the DTC memory. Refer to => [ Diagnostic Mode 03 - Read DTC Memory ] Diagnostic Modes 01 - 09.

2. If necessary, erase the DTC memory. Refer to => [ Diagnostic Mode 04 - Erase DTC Memory ] Diagnostic Modes 01 - 09.

3. If the DTC memory was erased, generate readiness code. Refer to => [ Readiness Code ] Monitors, Trips, Drive Cycles and Readiness Codes.