Action Taken When the DTC Sets

2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500, RWDSECTION Action Taken When the DTC Sets
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  • The control module stores the DTC information into memory when the diagnostic runs and fails.
  • The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) turns ON during the second consecutive drive cycles with the error detected in the ECM.
  • The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The control module stores this information in the Failure Records.
  • The ECM records the operating conditions at the time of turning ON the MIL and stores the data as Freeze Frame information.
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