Conditions For Clearing MIL/DTC
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- The PCM will turn the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) OFF during the first consecutive trip in which the diagnostic has been run and passed.
- A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the control module turns OFF the MIL.
- The history DTC will clear after the PCM runs and passes 40 consecutive warm up cycles with no failure.
- Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTC.