Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

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The ECM turns OFF the MIL after the third consecutive drive trip in which the TCM does not send a MIL illumination request.
A scan tool can clear the MIL/DTC.
The TCM clears the DTC from TCM history if the vehicle completes 40 warm-up cycles without an emission related diagnostic fault occurring.
The TCM cancels the DTC default actions when the ignition switch is OFF long enough in order to power down the TCM.

DTC P0727 (3.0L - L81)

Step	Action	Values	Yes	No
1	Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls?	-	Go to Step 2	Go to DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK - ENGINE CONTROLS in Self-Diagnostics - 3.0L or DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK -- ENGINE CONTROLS in Self-Diagnostics - 2.2L
2	Install a scan tool. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. IMPORTANT: Before clearing the DTC, use the scan tool in order to record the Freeze Frame and Failure Records. Using the Clear Info function erases the Freeze Frame and Failure Records from both the ECM and the TCM. Record the DTC Freeze Frame and Failure Records. Record the DTC Failure Records. Did you record any ECM Failure Records?	-	Go to DIAGNOSTIC TESTS in Self-Diagnostics - 2.2L or DIAGNOSTIC TESTS in Self-Diagnostics - 3.0L	Go to Step 3
3	Did you record a TCM Failure Record for DTC U2105?	-	Go to DTC U2105 in Data Link Communications	Go to Step 4
4	Clear the DTC. Turn the ignition OFF for at least 30 seconds. Start and idle the engine. Observe the Engine Speed on the scan tool. Is the Engine Speed within the specified range?	500-1,000 RPM	Go to Step 5	Go to Step 6
5	Road test the vehicle using various engine speeds. Did DTC P0727 reset?	-	Go to Step 7	Go to INTERMITTENTS for 2.2L or INTERMITTENT CONDITIONS for 3.0L
6	Select Engine Data on the scan tool. Observe the scan tool Engine Speed parameter. Is the Engine Speed value within the specified range?	500-1,000 RPM	Go to Step 7	Go to Step 8
7	Did any other DTCs set?	-	Go to DIAGNOSTIC TESTS in Self-Diagnostics - 2.2L or DIAGNOSTIC TESTS in Self-Diagnostics - 3.0L	Go to Step 8
8	Replace the ECM. Refer to ENGINE CONTROL MODULE Is the action complete?	-	Go to Step 9	-
9	Perform the following procedure to verify the repair: Select DTC on the scan tool. Select Clear Info. Start the engine. Operate the engine at varying speeds. Select Specific DTC. Enter DTC P0727. Has the test run and passed?	-	Go to Step 10	Go to Step 2
10	With the scan tool, observe the stored information, capture info and DTC info. Does the scan tool display any DTCs that you have not diagnosed?	-	Go to DIAGNOSTIC TESTS in Self-Diagnostics - 2.2L or DIAGNOSTIC TESTS in Self-Diagnostics - 3.0L	System OK