Electronic Self-Diagnostics: Notes

1996 Buick Roadmaster BaseSECTION Notes
NOTE: To test electronic control of transmission solenoids without using self-diagnostics or if self-diagnostics does not function, go to COMPONENT TESTSΒ  under ELECTRONIC TESTING. After repairs are made, DTCs should be erased from computer memory. See CLEARING TROUBLE CODESΒ  under ELECTRONIC SELF-DIAGNOSTICS.
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