Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Internal Driver Fault No. 3
Turn ignition on. Using scan tool, record and erase Front Control Module (FCM) DTCs. Turn ignition off. Wait 10 seconds. Turn ignition on. Recheck for DTCs. If INTERNAL DRIVER FAULT NO. 3 resets, replace FCM. See FRONT CONTROL MODULE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. If INTERNAL DRIVER FAULT NO. 3 does not reset, conditions necessary to set this DTC are not present at this time. Check for intermittent poor connections or faulty circuits and repair as necessary.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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