Conditions For Clearing DTC

1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION Conditions For Clearing DTC
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  • The DTC becomes history when the conditions for setting the DTC are no longer present.
  • The history DTC clears after 40 malfunction free warm-up cycles.
  • The PCM receives a clear code command from the scan tool.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.