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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 2 (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSIS - 3T40)DESCRIPTION & OPERATIONELECTRONIC CONTROL SYSTEM
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Electronic Control System

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Electronic Control System
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PCM continuously monitors all electrical circuits. If PCM detects circuit problems or out-of-range sensors, DTCs are recorded. If problem continues for a predetermined time, MIL will illuminate.

If MIL remains illuminated, DTCs are currently being detected. If MIL is off, but PCM has detected a circuit or sensor problem, DTCs are stored in PCM memory.

Stored DTCs may be retrieved from PCM memory using scan tool. DTCs cannot be retrieved by grounding 16-pin Data Link Connector (DLC).

NOTE: Faulty engine sensors and actuators may cause transaxle-related DTCs or driveability problems. Engine faults and related DTCs must be diagnosed and repaired before transaxle-related DTCs are repaired. For additional information on diagnosing and repairing engine-related PCM DTCs, see appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE.
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