Conditions For Clearing MIL/DTC

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The PCM turns OFF the MIL during the third consecutive trip in which the diagnostic test runs and passes.
The PCM cancels the DTC default actions when the ignition switch is OFF long enough in order to power down the PCM.
A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are present by this diagnostic or any other emission-related diagnostic.
A scan tool can clear the MIL/DTC.