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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCADILLAC1998SEVILLE SLS V8-4.6L VIN YREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISRELAYS AND MODULESRELAYS AND MODULES - POWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTRELAYS AND MODULES - COMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSENGINE CONTROL MODULEDESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONPOWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)
1998 Cadillac Seville SLS V8-4.6L VIN Y
Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)
1998 Cadillac Seville SLS V8-4.6L VIN YSECTION Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)
Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)
DTCs, when set, indicate that the PCM has detected a malfunction in a particular circuit or system. The PCM is programmed with routines or checks that it follows only under prescribed conditions (called Conditions for Running the DTC). When these conditions exist, the PCM checks certain circuits or systems for a malfunction.
These checks are called Conditions for Setting the DTC. When the setting conditions are true, a malfunction is indicated and the DTC is stored as failed. Some DTCs alert the driver through the SERVICE ENGINE SOON MIL or a message. Other DTCs don't trigger a driver warning. Refer to the DTC Description Table in Vehicle On-Board Diagnostics for a complete list of PCM DTCs and what driver alerts they trigger. Testing and Inspection The PCM also saves data and input parameters when most DTCs are set. The saved information is called Freeze Frame and Failure Records.
DTCs, when set, indicate that the PCM has detected a malfunction in a particular circuit or system. The PCM is programmed with routines or checks that it follows only under prescribed conditions (called Conditions for Running the DTC). When these conditions exist, the PCM checks certain circuits or systems for a malfunction.
These checks are called Conditions for Setting the DTC. When the setting conditions are true, a malfunction is indicated and the DTC is stored as failed. Some DTCs alert the driver through the SERVICE ENGINE SOON MIL or a message. Other DTCs don't trigger a driver warning. Refer to the DTC Description Table in Vehicle On-Board Diagnostics for a complete list of PCM DTCs and what driver alerts they trigger. Testing and Inspection The PCM also saves data and input parameters when most DTCs are set. The saved information is called Freeze Frame and Failure Records.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.