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Detection Condition

DTC is set when fuel gauge sending unit operating range is less than one percent when fuel consumption is more than 4.4 gallons. This is a Continuous Monitor (CM). MIL illuminates if PCM detects malfunction condition in 2 consecutive drive cycles. Pending code is available if PCM detects malfunction condition during first drive cycle. Freeze Frame Data is available and DTC is stored in PCM memory.