How To Erase Self - Diagnostic Results
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Infiniti QX80. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
By performing this procedure, ECM memory is erased and the following diagnostic information is erased as well.
- Diagnostic trouble codes
- 1st trip diagnostic trouble codes
- Freeze frame data
- 1st trip freeze frame data
- System readiness test (SRT) codes
- Test values
NOTE:
Also, if a battery terminal is disconnected, ECM memory is erased and the diagnostic information as listed above is erased. (The amount of time required for erasing may vary from a few seconds to several hours.)
- Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Set ECM in "Self-diagnostic" results.
- The diagnostic information has been erased from the backup memory in the ECM.
Fully depress the accelerator pedal and keep it depressed for more than 10 seconds.
- Fully release the accelerator pedal, and confirm the DTC 0000 is displayed.