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A permanent code may remain after a repair

Some permanent codes clear only after the relevant monitor verifies the system over required conditions.

September 25, 20261 min read
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Check whether the monitor has completed and whether the fault returned. Follow the vehicle’s drive-cycle guidance; a scan-tool erase command may not remove a permanent code.

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For information, not a diagnosis or repair instruction. Vehicle-specific checks are still required. Consult the manufacturer's guidance and a qualified technician.

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