Conditions for Clearing the DTC

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DTC P279A is a Type C DTC.
When attempting to set ECM internal DTCs, run the engine for at least 1 minute, and then shut the engine off for 30 seconds. Following this procedure will allow for a complete ECM shutdown. Program the ECM with the latest software version and retest the DTC to see if the DTC resets.