Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- The ECM turns OFF the MIL after the third consecutive trip in which the TCM does not send an MIL illumination request.
- A scan tool can clear the MIL/DTC.
- The TCM clears the DTC from TCM history if the vehicle completes 40 warm-up cycles without an emission-related diagnostic fault occurring.
- The TCM cancels the DTC default actions when the ignition switch is OFF long enough in order to power down the TCM.