Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

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The PCM or ECM will turn the MIL OFF after 3 consecutive trips that the diagnostic has been run and passed.
The history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles have occurred without a malfunction.
The DTC can be cleared by using the scan tool Clear DTC Information function.

DTC P1258

Step	Action	Yes	No
Connector End View Reference: Cooling System Connector End Views
1	Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?	Go to Step 2	Go to DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK - VEHICLE
2	Check the engine cooling fans for proper operation. Are the engine cooling fans operative?	Go to Engine Overheating	Go to Symptoms - Engine Cooling