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Mode 6 (EVAP System Repair Verification Drive Mode)

Mode 6 (EVAP System Repair Verification Drive Mode)

NOTE:
- If Mode 6 can not be performed (you can not drive the vehicle under Mode 6 condition), perform evaporative system test procedure as an alternative. (See Evaporative System Test.)
- Mode 6 can be performed regardless RFCFLAG condition.

1. Verify all following PIDs are within the following specifications. All PIDs must be within specifications before engine is started to initiate the evaporative system test.
- BARO: 72.3 kPa {542 mmHg, 21.3 inHg} or higher
- IAT: 5 - 35 °C {41 - 95 °F}
- FTL: 0.5 - 2.5 V
- VPWR: 10.9 - 14.6 V

2. Clear DTC from PCM memory using WDS or equivalent.
3. Start the engine and idle it for more than 10 seconds, then turn ignition key to OFF.
4. Leave vehicle for 5 hours or more.
5. Start the engine and race it at 3,500 rpm to warm up completely, then idle for more than 15 minutes.
6. Drive the vehicle at the engine speed at 65 - 80 km/h {40 - 50 mph} for more than 5 minutes.
7. Stop the vehicle and turn ignition key to OFF.
8. Leave vehicle as it is for 20 minutes or more.
9. Start the engine.
10. Access to ON BOARD SYSTEM READINESS menu of GENERIC OBD II FUNCTION to inspect the Drive Mode completion status.
- If completed, RFC changes from NO to YES.
- If not completed, turn the ignition key off then go back to Step 1.

11. Access to DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS menu of GENERIC OBD II FUNCTIONS to inspect the monitor results.
- If MEAS are not within specification, repair has not completed.

12. Verify no DTCs are available.