Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Escape, 2001 Mazda Tribute, and 2001 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
DO NOT disconnect vehicle battery to clear DTCs. This will erase operating information from Keep-Alive Memory (KAM). To clear KAM, disconnect negative battery terminal for at least 5 minutes.
CAUTION:
When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer may lose memory data. Driveability concerns may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. Before disconnecting battery, see COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION.