Conditions For Clearing MIL/DTC

1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION Conditions For Clearing MIL/DTC
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  • The control module will turn the MIL off during the first trip in which the diagnostic has been run and passed.
  • A last test failed (current DTC) clears when the control module turns off the MIL.
  • The history DTC will clear after the control module runs and passes 40 consecutive warm up cycles with no failure.
  • The DTC can be cleared by using a scan tool.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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