Conditions For Clearing MIL/DTC

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The PCM will turn the MIL OFF during the first consecutive trip in which the diagnostic has been run and passed.
A last test failed (current DTC) clears when the PCM turns OFF the MIL.
The history DTC will clear after the PCM runs and passes 40 consecutive warm up cycles with no failure.
The DTC can be cleared by using a scan tool.