Conditions for Running the DTC

2006 Pontiac Wave Base, 4D Sedan, Y4M/MLMSECTION Conditions for Running the DTC
  • DTCs P0031, P0032, P0106, P0107, P0108, P0112, P0113, P0117, P0118, P0122, P0123, P0131, P0132, P0133, P0134, P0135, P0137, P0138, P0140, P0141, P0171, P0172, P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0261, P0262, P0264, P0265, P0267, P0268, P0270, P0271, P0300, P0313, P0335, P0336, P0402, P0404, P0405, P0406, P0443, P0452, P0453, P0462, P0463, P0488, P0502, P0506, P0507, P0562, P0563, P1166, P2195, P2196, and P2297 are not set.
  • One of the following conditions is met:
    • The ignition is off for greater than 12 hours.
    • OR

    • The start-up intake air temperature (IAT) and the start-up engine coolant temperature (ECT) are within 8°C (46°F).
  • The ignition 1 voltage is between 11-16 volts.
  • The barometric pressure (BARO) is more than 72 kPa.
  • The start-up ECT and start-up IAT are between 4-34°C (39-93°F).
  • The start-up IAT is 3°C (37°F) less than the actual IAT.
  • The purge enable time is less than pre-determined value based on startup ECT.
  • The fuel level is between 6-93 percent.
  • The engine run time is between 1-360 seconds plus purge enable time.
  • DTC P0496 runs once an ignition cycle when the above conditions are met.
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