The purpose of the monitor result (mode 06) is to allow access to the results for on-board diagnostic monitoring tests of specific components/systems that are not continuously monitored. Examples are catalyst, evaporative emission (EVAP) and thermostat.
The monitor result allows the OBD II scan tool to display the monitor status, test value, minimum test limit and maximum test limit. These data are displayed after the vehicle has been driven to run the monitor.
When the test value is not between the minimum test limit and maximum test limit, the ECM (PCM) interprets this as a malfunction. When the component is not malfunctioning, if the difference of the test value and test limit is very small, the component will malfunction in the near future.
Perform the following instructions to view the monitor status.
Although the Lexus diagnostic tester is used in the following instructions, it can be checked using a generic OBD II scan tool. Refer to your scan tool operator's manual for specific procedures.
Short to GND in Rear Curtain Shield Squib RH
Circuit
DTC B1632/81 Short to GND in Rear Curtain Shield Squib RH
Circuit
DESCRIPTION
The rear curtain shield squib RH circuit consists of the center airbag sensor
assembly and the curtain
shield airbag assembly RH.
The circuit instructs the SRS to deploy when deployment conditions are met.
DTC ...
Seat Belt Buckle Switch LH Circuit Malfunction
DTC B0126/27 Seat Belt Buckle Switch LH Circuit Malfunction
DESCRIPTION
The seat belt buckle switch LH circuit consists of the center airbag sensor
assembly and the front seat
inner belt assembly LH.
DTC B0126/27 is recorded when a malfunction is detected in the seat belt buckle
switch LH ...
Brake Switch "A" Circuit
DTC P0571 Brake Switch "A" Circuit
DESCRIPTION
When the brake pedal is depressed, the stop light switch sends a signal to
the ECM. When the ECM
receives this signal, it cancels the cruise control. The fail-safe function
operates to enable normal driving
even if there is a malfuncti ...