How To Erase Permanent DTC: Description: Outline

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When a DTC is stored in ECM

When a DTC is stored in ECM and MIL is ON, a permanent DTC is erased with MIL shutoff if the same malfunction is not detected after performing the driving pattern for MIL shutoff three times in a raw.

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*1:

When the same malfunction is detected in two consecutive trips, MIL will illuminate.

*2:

MIL will turn off after vehicle is driven 3 times (driving pattern B) without any malfunctions.

When a DTC is not stored in ECM

The erasing method depends on a permanent DTC stored in ECM. Refer to the following table.

NOTE: If the applicable permanent DTC includes multiple groups, perform the procedure of Group B first. If the permanent DTC is not erased, perform the procedure of Group A.

x: Applicable -: Not applicable

Group ^*	Perform "DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE" for applicable DTCs.	Driving pattern		Reference
Group ^*	Perform "DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE" for applicable DTCs.	B	D	Reference
A	x	-	-	Work Procedure (Group A)
B	-	x	x	Work Procedure (Group B)

*: For group, refer to DTC Index .