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Output state control allows control of 3 transmission functions while driving on the road. Each transmission function has a unique set of vehicle operating requirements that the technician is required to meet before the PCM will allow output state control to operate.

The vehicle requirements must be met when sending an output state control value to control the specific functions stated above. If the vehicle requirements are not met when sending the output state control value, an error message may appear. When the error message appears, output state control is cancelled and should be restarted.

After sending the output state control value, if the vehicle requirements are no longer met, the error message will not appear but the output state control value will be cancelled by the PCM. Use the scan tool to monitor the PID that corresponds to each output state control function or component to determine if the PCM is using the output state control value or normal control.

Output state control may be cancelled at any time, using the scan tool, to return the PCM to normal control for a specific output state control function or component. See instructions for specific scan tool.