Conditions for Clearing the DTC
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- A current DTC Last Test Failed clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
- A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other non-emission related diagnostic.
- Clear the DTC with a scan tool.
DTC P2535
| Step | Action | Values | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schematic Reference: Engine Controls Schematics
in Engine Controls - 3.8L (L26 and L32) Connector End View Reference: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Connector End Views and Engine Controls Connector End Views in Engine Controls - 3.8L (L26 and L32) |
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| 1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Engine Electrical? | - | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Electrical |
| 2 |
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- | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Connect a test lamp between the ignition 1 voltage circuit on the body control module (BCM) side of the relay and a good ground. Does the test lamp illuminate? |
- | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 8 |
| 4 | Test the ignition 1 voltage circuit between the powertrain control module (PCM) and the ignition 1 relay for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 6 |
| 5 | Test the ignition 1 voltage circuit between the body control module (BCM) and the ignition 1 relay for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 7 |
| 6 | Test for an intermittent and for a poor connection at the PCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 9 |
| 7 | Test for an intermittent and for a poor connection at the BCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 10 |
| 8 | Replace the ignition 1 relay. Refer to Relay Replacement (Within an Electrical Center)
or Relay Replacement (Attached to Wire Harness)
in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the replacement? |
- | Go to Step 11 | - |
| 9 | Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Replacement
in Engine Controls - 3.8L. Did you complete the replacement? |
- | Go to Step 11 | - |
| 10 | Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? |
- | Go to Step 11 | - |
| 11 |
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- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Step 12 |
| 12 | With a scan tool, observe the stored information, Capture Info. Does the scan tool display any DTCs that you have not diagnosed? |
- | Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List | System OK |