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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2005MONTE CARLO V6-3.8L VIN KREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONMONITORS, TRIPS, DRIVE CYCLES AND READINESS CODESI/M CATALYST SYSTEM SET PROCEDURE
2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-3.8L VIN K
I/M Catalyst System Set Procedure
2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-3.8L VIN KSECTION I/M Catalyst System Set Procedure
INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE (I/M) CATALYST SYSTEM SET PROCEDURE
DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this test is to satisfy the enable criteria necessary to execute inspection/maintenance (I/M) readiness diagnostics for the catalyst system. The test may be used to set the I/M System Status indicators to YES. The I/M System Status display on the scan tool provides an indication of whether the control module has completed the required tests. The I/M System Status does not indicate that the tests have passed or failed. When all of the diagnostics for a specific system have run and passed, the I/M System Status will update to YES. If a test for a specific system has failed, the I/M System Status will update to YES, indicating a determination was made even if all of the other tests for that system have not run.
CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING
- The engine has been running longer than 10 minutes.
- The engine load must be stable.
- The idle air control (IAC) position parameter does not change more than 5 counts.
- The throttle position is below 1.5 percent.
- The short term fuel trim (FT) is between -20 and +20 percent.
- The transaxle is in drive for automatic transaxles, or in neutral for manual transaxles with the clutch pedal depressed.
- The barometric pressure is more than 74 kPa.
- The engine coolant temperature (ECT) is between 75-126°C (167-258.8°F).
- The engine is in Closed Loop fuel control.
- The battery voltage is more than 10.7 volts.
- The intake air temperature (IAT) is between -20 and +100°C (-4 and +212°F).
- The difference between the engine speed and the desired engine speed is less than 200 RPM.
- The mass air flow (MAF) is between 3-10 grams per second.
DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
The control module runs a maximum of 6 tests per trip until the Catalyst System Status updates to YES. If the status does not update, the test outlined in this procedure may be repeated until the I/M System Status updates to YES.
TEST
Steps 1 - 5:
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.