Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
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  • The control module turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 3 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
  • A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
  • A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic.
  • Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool.
DTC P0315

Step Action Yes No
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? Go to Step 2Β  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information
2 Perform the crankshaft position (CKP) System Variation Learn Procedure. Refer to CKP System Variation Learn Procedure .
Does the scan tool display Learned This Ignition?
Go to Step 4Β  Go to Step 3Β 
3 If the CKP System Variation Learn Procedure cannot be performed successfully, inspect for the following conditions:
  • Worn crankshaft main bearings
  • A damaged reluctor wheel
  • Excessive crankshaft runout
  • A damaged crankshaft
  • Interference in the signal circuit of the CKP sensor
  • A coolant temperature that is not within the Conditions for Running the DTC
  • The ignition switch is in the ON position until the battery has sufficient voltage.
  • A powertrain control module (PCM) power disconnect with the ignition ON may erase the stored value and set DTC P0315.
  • Any foreign material passing between the CKP sensor and the reluctor wheel

Did you complete the inspection?
Go to Step 4Β  -
4
  1. Clear the DTCs with a scan tool.
  2. Turn OFF the ignition.
  3. Start the engine.
  4. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records.
Did the DTC fail this ignition?
Go to Step 2Β  Go to Step 5Β 
5 Observe the Capture Info with a scan tool.
Are there any DTCs that have not been diagnosed?
Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information System OK
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