Conditions for Setting the DTC
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Pontiac G5 Pursuit, 2007 Pontiac G5, and 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The ECM/PCM detects an out of range PWM signal during the KEY ON test the ECM/PCM detects, a PWM signal greater than 65 percent for at least 5 seconds or during the RUN test a PWM signal less than 5 percent for at least 15 seconds.