Diagnostic Mode 04 - Erase DTC Memory

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Diagnostic Mode 04 makes it possible to erase the DTC memory and to reset all emissions-related diagnostic data. In that way, all faults in the DTC memory in the ECM and TCM are erased. The adaptation values may also be reset.

Emissions-related diagnostic data includes (as applicable):

-MIL Status
-Number of DTCs
-Readiness Bits
-Confirmed DTCs
-Pending DTCs
-DTC that belongs to freeze frame
-Freeze frame data
-Test results of specific diagnostic functions
-Distance driven with "MIL ON"
-Number of Warm-Up Cycles after erasing the DTC memory
-Distance driven after erasing the DTC memory
-Misfire counter

Depending on scan tool and protocol used, the information displayed in diagnostic mode 04 may be referred to by different names such as Test-ID (TID), Hex-ID, Component-ID (CID), On-Board Diagnostic Monitor Identifier (OBDMID), or contain no name at all and be referenced by only a number.

Procedure

-- Connect the scan tool.

-- Switch the ignition on.

-- Select "Diagnostic Mode 03: Interrogating fault memory ".

-- Then select "Mode 4: Reset/delete diagnostic data".

The scan tool will display: "Diagnostic data are being erased".

-- Switch the ignition off.

End of procedure.