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Check For Intermittent Problems

HINT:

Inspect the vehicle ECM using check mode. Intermittent problems are easier to detect with the Techstream when the ECM is in check mode. In check mode, the ECM uses 1 trip detection logic, which is more sensitive to malfunctions than normal mode (default), which uses 2 trip detection logic

  1. Clear DTCs (See DTC CHECK/CLEAR  ).
  2. Switch the ECM from normal mode to check mode using the Techstream (See CHECK MODE PROCEDURE  )
  3. Perform a simulation test
  4. Check and wiggle the harness(es), connector(s) and terminal(s).