Failure Records Data

In addition to the Freeze Frame data the PCM may also store the Failure Records data when a DTC reports a failure. Unlike the Freeze Frame data, the Failure Records data can be stored by DTCs that DO NOT illuminate the MIL.

The Freeze Frame and Failure Records data may be retrieved through the DTC menu on the scan tool. If more than one DTC is set review the odometer or the engine run time data located in the Freeze Frame and Failure Records to determine the most current failure.

keep in mind that once the Freeze Frame or the Failure Record is selected, the parameter and the input data displayed will look just like the normal PCM data, except the parameters will not vary since stored data is being displayed.

IMPORTANT: Always capture the Freeze Frame and Failure Records information with the scan tool BEFORE proceeding with diagnosis. Clearing the DTCs, disconnecting the battery, disconnecting the PCM or body connectors, or procedures performed during the diagnosis may erase or overwrite the stored Freeze Frame and Failure Records data. The loss of this data may prevent an accurate diagnosis of an intermittent or a difficult to set DTC.