DIC Button Functions: Notes

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Notes
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Fig 1: DIC Buttons
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Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Displaying

DIC Button Function
1. FUEL Previous DTC
2. GAGES Next DTC
3. TRIP Previous System
4. OPTIONS Next System
5. E/M Exit Diagnostics
RESET Clear DTCs

In both diagnostic modes, systems will be displayed in the following order:

  • PCM (Powertrain Control Module)
  • TCS (Traction Control System)
  • RTD (Real Time Damping) (with F45 option)
  • BCM (Body Control Module)
  • SDM (Sensing and Diagnostic Module)
  • IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster)
  • RADIO (Radio)
  • HVAC (Heater, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) (with CJ2 option)
  • LDCM (Left Door Control Module)
  • RDCM (Right Door Control Module)
  • SCM (Seat Control Module) (with AAB option)
  • RFA (Remote Function Actuation) (known as the remote control door lock receiver (RCDLR))
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