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PCV Monitor

OBD System Description - PCV System Monitor

System Description / Monitoring Procedure
The OBD-II system should detect a malfunction of the PCV system when a disconnection of the system occurs between either the crankcase and the PCV valve, or between the PCV valve and the intake manifold.

It does not stall for a while at the cold start condition when a disconnection hose between the PCV valve and the intake manifold. However, it stalls almost at a engine warm up condition. Therefore, the regulations is satisfied, because the malfunction will be detected by the conventional diagnoses or engine stalls.

DTC Description / Detecting Condition / Confirmation Procedure

P0134
Refer to DTC P0134: O2 Sensor (Bank 1 Sensor-1) No Activity Detected. P0134

P0154
Refer to DTC P0154: O2 Sensor (Bank 2 Sensor-1) No Activity Detected. P0154

P0300
Refer to DTC P0300 / P0301 / P0302 / P0303 / P0304 / P0305 / P0306: Misfire Detected. P0300 P0301 P0302 P0303 P0304 P0305 P0306

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PCV System Monitor