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.
PCM Reset
After a PCM reset procedure has been performed, the following conditions will be met:
- All DTCs will be cleared from PCM memory.
- All freeze frame data will be cleared from PCM memory.
- Diagnostic monitoring results will be cleared from PCM memory.
- OBD-II system monitor status will reset.
- DTC P1000 will be set in PCM memory until all OBD-II system monitors or components have been tested to satisfy OBD-II drive cycle without any faults occurring. To clear DTC P1000, perform OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE. See DRIVE CYCLES under ADDITIONAL SYSTEM FUNCTIONS.
To perform PCM reset using scan tool, follow scan tool manufacturer's operating instructions. If after clearing DTCs a problem has not been corrected or fault is still present, hard code will immediately be reset in PCM memory.
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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.