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Tests AC: The Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Indicator Is Never/Always On

PINPOINT TEST AC: THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL (ETC) INDICATOR IS NEVER/ALWAYS ON


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Normal Operation
The instrument cluster receives the ETC status from the powertrain control module (PCM) over the communication network. When a system concern is detected, the PCM sends the instrument cluster a command signal to illuminate the electronic throttle control indicator.

Possible Causes
- PCM
- instrument cluster