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Diagnostic Aids

The I/M SYSTEM STATUS display provides an indication of when the control module has completed the required tests. This does not necessarily mean that the test has passed, only that a decision was made. If the diagnostic fails, a DTC will indicate the failure. If a failure indication is present for a DTC associated with one of the I/M regulated systems, the DTC may prevent other required tests from running. For example, a DTC for the control circuit of the relay controlling an AIR pump may not be listed in the Inspection/Maintenance System DTC table because the DTC is a continuous test. If this DTC is set, the active tests for the AIR system may not run. The I/M system status information may be useful for a technician to determine if diagnostics have run when verifying repairs.