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.
Is the catalyst monitor not ready but no trouble codes?
The smog guy (California) says that he can let another monito… 2001 Prizm/Corolla – CEL is off, no trouble codes, all other monitors are ready, but not the catalytic convertor. No repairs since a new battery mid December.
Why is my catalytic converter not ready for test?
In other words, he said, you’ll NEVER be able to set your monitors, depending on your commute from home to the highway. He also said if a temperature sensor doesn’t indicate the engine went from cold to warm during the test, the readiness monitors won’t be set.
How to run catalyst monitor on Toyota Highlanders?
Hi Charlie, sorry for the late reply. Per Toyota, the following drive cycle should run the catalyst monitor on 2004 Toyota Highlanders: The monitor will not run if active diagnostic codes are present Do not turn off the ignition switch during the test procedure. Allow the vehicle to run at idle until fully warmed up.
When do you need a Toyota drive cycle?
See below for a link to Toyota Drive Cycles. If you have a car that is model year 2000 or earlier you can have two of the Readiness Monitors not set and you can still pass smog. If your car is model year 2001 or later you can only have one Readiness Monitor not set and still pass smog.
Can a Toyota Celica use the OBD readiness monitor?
Yes, I believe that the 1996 to 2002 Toyota OBD II Catalyst Monitor Readiness Drive Patterns, should also apply to your 2002 Toyota Celica. I have a 2003 Toyota Camry LE 4cyl, should this work for me too? Although the drive cycle for a 2003 Toyota Camry might be slightly different, it’s worth giving it a try.
Do you have a drive pattern for 2004 Toyota Higlander?
Allow the vehicle to run at idle until warmed up. Drive at a steady speed between 40 and 70 MPH for 10 minutes. It’s a good idea to stay in the middle of this range, so 55 MPH is optimal. It may take several attempts and warm up cycles to complete the drive cycle. Loading… Do you have a drive pattern for 2004 Toyota Higlander?
What causes a catalyst monitor to not set?
Common conditions that can prevent the catalyst monitor from not setting are: defective catalytic converter, defective oxygen sensor (s) and exhaust leak. It is also possible that the vehicle isn’t being driven in the proper conditions.
What’s the best idle speed for a Toyota OBD?
I usually recommended letting it idle for ten to fifteen minutes after sitting overnight. After warming up the vehicle, drive at a steady speed between 40 & 70 miles per hour. Tip: try to stay around the middle of this range (55MPH). Also, in Southern California, it may only be possible to maintain these speeds early on a weekend morning.
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 ?