Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCS)

A diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is stored if the control module detects a fault. A fault which is detected in the most recent operating cycle is defined as permanent. Other faults which are detected are defined as intermittent.

If for some reason a fault disappears after being stored in the control module as a permanent diagnostic trouble code, the information remains stored in the control module. If a fault is no longer permanent, the diagnostic trouble code remains as intermittent.