What is a drive cycle for smog check?
A drive cycle is one of the methods used by a vehicle’s powertrain control module (PCM) to determine whether an emissions system repair was performed successfully. It involves a special test drive that duplicates the scenario of a person starting the car and making a short freeway trip, as if driving to work.
How long do I need to drive my car to reset the computer?
There may in fact be nothing wrong with the vehicle; the computer simply needs to complete its checks. One week of combined highway and city driving is normally enough to reset the system and provide an accurate reading of vehicle performance.
How do I get rid of permanent OBD code?
A Permanent Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) is stored when a DTC is confirmed and the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) has been illuminated. A Permanent DTC can only then be cleared by the module strategy and cannot be erased by clearing DTCs with a scan tool, a Keep-Alive Memory (KAM) reset, or battery disconnect.
When does the readiness monitor complete on a Toyota Camry?
Although the drive cycle for a 2003 Toyota Camry might be slightly different, it’s worth giving it a try. As long as all the emission systems are working correctly, the readiness monitors should complete without setting a fault code (DTC) by the end of the drive cycle. 2004 Toyota Solara 2.4L 4 cyl engine. Drive Cycle for Evap, Catalyst ?
What is the EVAP drive cycle for a Toyota Camry?
According to my software the EVAP monitor drive cycle for a 2001 Toyota Camry is to: Drive at 45 mph for 5 minutes (steady) then decelerate to 25 mph for 15 minutes then back to idle. Catalyst monitor drive cycle for 2005 Toyota rav4? 2005 Toyota Rav 4 catalyst monitor drive cycle is usually relatively simple.
Can a Toyota drive cycle complete the catalyst monitor?
The catalyst monitor on many Toyota vehicles can be difficult to complete. That’s why it’s important to follow the Toyota recommended drive cycle after performing actions that are known to clear your Toyota’s computer memory.
When to follow the Toyota recommended drive cycle?
That’s why it’s important to follow the Toyota recommended drive cycle after performing actions that are known to clear your Toyota’s computer memory. Remember, all on-board diagnostic monitors are cleared when the battery is disconnected, or when the powertrain control module (PCM) is cleared with a scan tool.