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1995 Saturn SL1 Automatic

Self-Diagnostic System: Introduction

1995 Saturn SL1 AutomaticSECTION Introduction
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PCM includes a self-diagnostic system. When a malfunction occurs, PCM will illuminate MIL located on instrument panel. When a problem is detected and light is turned on, a corresponding trouble code will be stored in PCM memory. Problems are recorded as hard failures or as intermittent failures.

There 4 DTC categories:

  1. Type "A"

    Emissions related, turns on MIL the first time DTC sets.

  2. Type "B"

    Emissions related, turns on MIL if fault is active for 2 consecutive driving cycles.

  3. Type "C"

    Non-emissions related, does not turn on MIL, but will turn on SERVICE light.

  4. Type "D"

    Non-emissions related, does not turn on MIL or SERVICE light.

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