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 a fault disappears for any reason after the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) has been permanently stored in the control module, information about the fault remains in the control module.

If a fault is no longer permanent, the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) remains as intermittent.