DESCRIPTION
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is used to indicate vehicle malfunctions detected by the ECM. When the engine switch on (IG), power is supplied to the MIL circuit, and the ECM provides the circuit ground which illuminates the MIL.
The MIL operation can be checked visually. When the engine switch is first turned on (IG), the MIL should be illuminated and should then turn off after engine is started. If the MIL remains illuminated or is not illuminated, conduct the following troubleshooting procedure using the GTS.
WIRING DIAGRAM
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Note
Inspect the fuses for circuits related to this system before performing the following inspection procedure.
PROCEDURE
CHECK THAT MIL IS ILLUMINATED
Perform troubleshooting in accordance with the table below.
| Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
| MIL remains ON | A |
| MIL does not illuminate | B |
| B |
|
CHECK THAT MIL IS ILLUMINATED Click here |
| A |
|
CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the engine switch on (IG).
Turn the GTS on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.
Check if any DTCs have been detected. Note down any DTCs.
| Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
| DTC is not output | A |
| Any DTCs is output | B |
Tech Tips
Check for detected DTCs output from other ECUs which relate to the MIL.
| B |
|
REPAIR CIRCUIT INDICATED BY OUTPUT DTC |
| A |
|
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CHECK FOR SHORT IN WIRE HARNESS)
| *a | Front view of wire harness connector (to ECM) |
Disconnect the ECM connector.
Turn the engine switch on (IG).
Check that the MIL is not illuminated.
| OK |
|---|
| MIL is not illuminated. |
| OK |
|
REPLACE ECM Click here |
| NG |
|
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY - ECM)
Disconnect the combination meter assembly connector.
Disconnect the ECM connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Resistance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| OK |
|
REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Click here |
| NG |
|
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
CHECK THAT MIL IS ILLUMINATED
Check if the MIL is illuminated when the engine switch is turned on (IG).
| OK |
|---|
| MIL should be illuminated. |
| OK |
|
CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS Click here |
| NG |
|
CHECK THAT ENGINE STARTS
Start the engine.
| Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
| Engine starts | A |
| Engine does not start* | B |
Tech Tips
*: The GTS cannot communicate with the ECM.
| B |
|
GO TO VC OUTPUT CIRCUIT Click here |
| A |
|
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY - ECM)
Disconnect the combination meter assembly connector.
Disconnect the ECM connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Resistance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| OK |
|
REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Click here |
| NG |
|
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |