Verifying Repairs: Notes

After carrying out repairs it may be necessary to check that the fault really has been remedied. One method is to check that the engine control module (ECM) has carried out a self diagnostic for the function/component that has been repaired, and that the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) has not been stored. Verifying repairs is only intended as an aid if uncertain whether the fault persists or not. If an obvious fault is detected during fault-tracing it is not necessary to verify the repair.