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OBD-II Drive Cycle General Description


OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE
All kinds of diagnostic trouble codes can be monitored by carrying out a short drive in accordance with the following 6 drive cycle patterns. In other words, doing such a drive allows to regenerate any kind of trouble which involves illuminating the Check Engine/Malfunction Indicator Lamp and to check the repair procedure has eliminated the trouble (the Check Engine/Malfunction Indicator Lamp is no longer illuminated).