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Tests AA: The Engine Idle Hour Meter Is Inoperative (If Equipped)

PINPOINT TEST AA: THE ENGINE IDLE HOUR METER IS INOPERATIVE (IF EQUIPPED)


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AA2-AA3:






Normal Operation
The instrument cluster receives the digital transmission range (TR) sensor status message from the powertrain control module (PCM) over the high speed controller area network (HS-CAN), and if the engine speed is greater than 400 rpm, it records the amount of time the engine runs with the transmission in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).

Possible Causes
- Instrument cluster