Environmental factors influence the rate of corrosion
Moisture
Accumulation of sand, dirt and water on the vehicle
body underside can accelerate corrosion.
Wet floor coverings will not dry completely inside
the vehicle and should be removed for drying to
avoid floor panel corrosion.
Relative humidity
Corrosion will be accelerated in areas of h ...
Cooling fan
Component Function Check
1.CHECK COOLING FAN FUNCTION
With CONSULT
Turn ignition switch ON.
Perform “FAN” in “ACTIVE TEST” mode of “ENGINE” using CONSULT
Check that cooling fan operates at low speed or high speed.
Without CONSULT
Activate IPDM E/R auto ...
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test
Due to legal requirements in some states and
Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may be required
to be in what is called the “ready condition”
for an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of
the emission control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when it
is driven through c ...