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OBD II fault codes are referred to as Diagnostic Trouble Codes, or DTCs. If the OBD II system
detects a fault and stores a DTC, the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) in the dashboard display
will come on to alert the driver that a problem exists. Normally, if the MIL is illuminated, a DTC stored in the computer can be retrieved with a scan tool. |
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