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MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP

Description

  

The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is located on the combination meter.
The MIL will illuminate when the ignition switch is turned ON without the engine running. This is a bulb check.
When the engine is started, the MIL should turn off. If the MIL remains illuminated, the on board diagnostic system has detected an engine system malfunction.
For details, refer to See: Scan Tool Testing and Procedures\On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System\Diagnosis Description.

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP

Diagnosis Procedure

1.CHECK DTC
Check that DTC UXXXX is not displayed.
Is the Inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Perform trouble diagnosis for DTC UXXXX. Refer to See: A L L Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC )\Testing and Inspection\U Code Charts\U1001.
2.CHECK COMBINATION METER FUNCTION
Refer to See: A L L Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC )\Testing and Inspection.
Is the Inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Repair or replace.
3.CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to See: Testing and Inspection\Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview\Service Information For Electrical Incident\Intermittent Incident.
Is the Inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace combination meter.
NO >> Repair or replace.