Conditions for Running the DTC
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
IMPORTANT:
The following conditions must be met prior to ignition OFF.
- DTCs P0106, P0107, P0108, P0112, P0113, P0117, P0118, P0122, P0128, P0446, P0452, P0453, P0455, P0496, P0502, P0562, P0563, P0601, P0602, P0606, P2610 are not set.
- The diagnostic runs once after a cold start drive cycle.
- The start-up intake air temperature (IAT) is between 2-32°C (36-90°F).
- The start-up engine coolant temperature (ECT) is colder than 42°C (108°F).
- The start-up IAT and ECT are within 9°C (16°F).
- The barometric pressure (BARO) is more than 68 kPa.
- The ambient air temperature is between 2-32°C (36-90°F).
- The engine run time minimum is 10 minutes.
- The vehicle has traveled more than 8 km (5 mi) this trip.
- The shut-down ECT is warmer than 74°C (165°F).
- The fuel level is between 12-88 percent.
- The ignition is OFF.
- A refueling event is not detected.
- DTC P0442 runs once per drive cycle when the above conditions are met.
- One test occurs at ignition OFF after a drive cycle and may require up to 45 minutes to complete. No more than 2 tests per day are allowed.