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How do you complete a Toyota drive cycle?
Start the engine and allow it to idle 2 minutes. Drive the vehicle at a steady speed between 40-70 mph (64-112 km/h) or more for 3 minutes. Maintain engine speed between 900 & 3,200 rpm. Stop the vehicle and allow it to idle for ten (10) seconds or more.
How long does it take to reset a drive cycle?
In most cases, a correct drive cycle will take no longer than 15 minutes to complete.
How do I clear a permanent DTC 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 to reset the ECU on a Toyota 4Runner?
After changing sensors that were bad on a Toyota 4Runner an emmissions technician stated that the vehicle needed to be driven “for awhile” before the “drive cycle” would reset the ECU to the new sensors and properly measure out fuel and what not for the motor to consume. What is the length of time required for the ‘drive cycle reset’ to occur?
When to start the drive cycle on a Toyota 4Runner?
A. Ensure to begin with your 4Runner having 1/4 to 3/4 tank full of gas, and after it has been sitting overnight. The engine must be cold before you begin the drive cycle. Also make sure the check engine light or MIL is not illuminated. If the check engine light is on, do not perform the drive cycle.
What to do if your 4Runner has smog?
Visit a smog check repair station for diagnosis. The check engine light must be off in order for the drive cycle to initiate. B. Release the pressure in the fuel tank by removing and then reinstalling the gas cap. Start your 4Runner’s engine and let it idle until it reaches normal operating temperature.
How do you rest the ECU in a Toyota?
This guide will show you the quickest and easiest way to rest the ECU in a Toyota. Release the hood using the hood release by the driver’s side footwell. Pull it to open the hood, then go to the front of the truck and release the hood latch to completely open the hood.