Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

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Confirmation Driving Pattern




CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN
a. Switch the hand-held tester from the normal mode to the check mode.*1
b. Start the engine and let the engine idle for 100 seconds or more.*2
c. Drive the vehicle at 40 km/h (24 mph) or more for 20 seconds or more.*3
d. Let the engine idle for 20 seconds or more.*4
e. Repeat the procedure *3 and *4 three times.
f. Let the engine idle for 30 seconds.*5
g. Check the 02 sensor output voltage.

HINT: If a malfunction exists, the check engine warning light comes on.

NOTE: It the conditions on this test are not strictly followed, the malfunction will not be detected.