Verifying Repairs: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mitsubishi Montero. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Erasing DTCs will also erase freeze frame data and reset readiness test status.

Procedure for verifying repairs depends on scan tool functions and whether DTC is set by one-trip or two-trip fault detection logic. Two-trip fault detection logic requires fault be detected on 2 consecutive drive cycles, which each meet code set criteria, before DTC will set and MIL will illuminate. DTCs using one-trip fault detection logic set DTC the first time fault is detected. If fault is emissions related, PCM will also turn on MIL. Most DTCs use two-trip fault detection logic. To determine which logic is used to set DTC, see DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS table under DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS. Then, go to appropriate repair verification procedure.