DESCRIPTION
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is used to indicate vehicle malfunctions detected by the ECM. When the ignition switch ON, 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 ignition switch is first turned to ON, the MIL should be illuminated and should 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
PROCEDURE
CHECK THAT MIL IS ILLUMINATED
Check the illumination condition of the MIL.
| MIL | Condition | Proceed to |
|---|---|---|
| Illuminates → Turns off | Ignition switch ON → After engine is started | A |
| Other than above | - | B |
| A |
|
CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS Click here |
| B |
|
READ VALUE USING GTS
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the GTS on.
Check the communication between the GTS and ECM.
Tech Tips
It can be checked using the "Engine and ECT" item of the Data List.
| Result | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| B |
|
GO TO VC OUTPUT CIRCUIT Click here |
| A |
|
CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the GTS on.
Enter the following menus: System Select / Health Check.
Check if any DTCs have been detected. Note down any DTCs.
| Result | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| B |
|
REPAIR CIRCUITS INDICATED BY OUTPUT DTCS Click here |
| A |
|
PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the GTS on.
Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Combination Meter / Active Test / Check Engine Indicator.
Check the status of the MIL while performing the Active Test.
| Result | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| A |
|
REPLACE ECM Click here |
| B |
|
REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Click here |