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Detection Condition

DTC is set when PCM does not detect vehicle speed signal. This is monitored when engine speed is 2000 RPM or more, engine load is more than 40 percent, and transmission is in any position except neutral. This is a Continuous Monitor (CM). MIL illuminates if PCM detects malfunction condition in 2 consecutive drive cycles. Pending code is available if PCM detects malfunction condition during first drive cycle. Freeze Frame Data is available and DTC is stored in PCM memory.