Actions Taken When the DTC Sets

2003 Chevrolet Venture Base, Van Cargo ExtendedSECTION Actions Taken When the DTC Sets
  • The powertrain control module sends a serial data message to the IPC to illuminate the SECURITY indicator.
  • The PCM will not illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL).
  • The PCM will store conditions which were present when the DTC set as failure records data only. This information will not be stored as freeze frame data.
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