Conditions For Clearing MIL/DTC
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- The PCM will turn the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) OFF during the first consecutive trip in which the diagnostic has been run and passed.
- A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the control module turns OFF the MIL.
- The history DTC will clear after the PCM runs and passes 40 consecutive warm up cycles with no failure.
- Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTC.