Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
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- The PCM turns OFF the MIL after three consecutive ignition cycles in which the diagnostic test runs and passes.
- The PCM cancels the DTC default actions when the fault no longer exists and the DTC passes.
- The PCM clears the DTC from PCM history if the vehicle completes 40 warm-up cycles without an emission-related diagnostic fault occurring.
- A scan tool can clear the MIL/DTC.