Relationship Between Mil, 1ST Trip DTC, And Detectable Items

2006 Infiniti FX35 AWDSECTION Relationship Between Mil, 1ST Trip DTC, And Detectable Items
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Infiniti FX45. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  • When a malfunction is detected for the first time, the 1st trip DTC and the 1st trip freeze frame data are stored in the ECM memory.
  • When the same malfunction is detected in two consecutive trips, the DTC and the freeze frame data are stored in the ECM memory, and the MIL will come on. For details, refer to "TWO TRIP DETECTION LOGICΒ ".
  • The MIL will go off after the vehicle is driven 3 times (driving pattern B) with no malfunction. The drive is counted only when the recorded driving pattern is met (as stored in the ECM). If another malfunction occurs while counting, the counter will reset.
  • The DTC and the freeze frame data will be stored until the vehicle is driven 40 times (driving pattern A) without the same malfunction recurring (except for Misfire and Fuel Injection System). For Misfire and Fuel Injection System, the DTC and freeze frame data will be stored until the vehicle is driven 80 times (driving pattern C) without the same malfunction recurring. The "TIME" in "SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS" mode of CONSULT-II will count the number of times the vehicle is driven.
  • The 1st trip DTC is not displayed when the self-diagnosis results in OK for the 2nd trip.
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