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F7 Clear DTC/Pull DTC

- Turn ignition OFF.

NOTE: When the battery ground cable has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the powertrain control module (PCM) (12A650) relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles or more to relearn the strategy.

- Reconnect battery ground cable.

- Verify all connectors are installed.

- Locate and disconnect the diagnostic connector from its mating half (Circuits 571 [BK/O] and 483 [R]).

- Turn ignition ON.

- Begin diagnostic trouble code flashout by connecting Circuit 571 (BK/O) to a chassis ground for at least 1 second.

- What code was retrieved?

Diagnostic trouble code = 16
Go to Pinpoint Test S. S Verification Drive Test

Diagnostic trouble code = 2
If all steps are complete, Go to Pinpoint Test T. T Intermittent Diagnosis

If all steps are not complete, return to last step completed and continue.

Diagnostic trouble code is different than before
Go to pinpoint test for corresponding code. [1][2]Diagnostic Trouble Code Tests and Associated Procedures