Conditions for Setting the DTC
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Buick LaCrosse and 2005 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- The output state of the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) driver detects an open or an over-temperature condition for at least 15 out of 20 samples. Each sample is 100 milliseconds. The powertrain control module (PCM) detects that the output state of the MIL driver is incorrect or excessive current is detected for more than 2 seconds.
- The output state of the MIL driver detects a short for at least 5 out of 10 samples. Each sample is 12.5 milliseconds. The PCM detects that the output state of the MIL driver is shorted for more than 1 second.
- This diagnostic runs continuous.