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Item 62120
Erase Codes
Mode $04 Clear/Reset Emission-Related Diagnostic Information
WARNING! Do not clear any DTCs before
the vehicle has been repaired and the
system has been checked completely by
a qualified technician.
As long as there is a fault
condition, the DTCs will continue
to set and turn on the MIL.
Note:
If the vehicle stores permanent
DTCs, they cannot be erased by the
Scan Tool. They can only be erased
by the OBD II system, after repairs are
made, and a set number of Driving
Cycles have been completed.
1. Turn the vehicle’s ignition
ON
with the engine
OFF
.
2. From
Diagnostic Menu
, select
Erase Codes
, then press
OK.
Diagnostic Menu 2/11
?
Read Codes
Live Data
View Freeze Frame
I/M Readiness
02 Monitor Test
On-Board Mon. Test
Erase Codes
Figure Y
3. Choose whether or not to erase codes.
Erase Codes
Erase trouble codes!
Are you sure?
YES
NO
Figure Z
4. When DTCs have been erased, the
following message will appear.
Figure 5.9
Erase Codes
Erase Done!
Press any key to con.
Figure AA
Note:
Erasing codes will reset the Monitors
to incomplete status. A Drive Cycle will
need to be completed before performing
an Emissions Readiness Test.
Clearing the error code will not
repair the car. Repair the car,
then clear the error code.
