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Clearing Codes Without Scan Tool

NOTE: Clearing code procedure will clear the following:
  • Diagnostic trouble codes.
  • 1st trip diagnostic trouble codes.
  • Freeze frame data.
  • 1st trip freeze frame data.
  • System readiness codes.
  • Test values.
  • Other values relative to specific model.

Ensure necessary freeze frame data and diagnostic trouble codes are recorded prior to clearing diagnostic information. Turning ignition off when in Mode 2 will not clear codes. Clear code procedure must be used. All diagnostic information will be erased if battery is disconnected for more than 24 hours.

Enter diagnostic Mode 2 as described in RETRIEVING CODES . After retrieving codes in Mode II, turn test mode selector fully clockwise. Wait at least 2 seconds. Turn test mode selector fully counterclockwise. This will be erase DTCs from memory by switching PCM mode selector from diagnostic Mode 2, back to diagnostic Mode 1.