DESCRIPTION
The MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) is used to indicate vehicle malfunction detected by the ECM. When the power switch is turned 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 power switch is first turned on (IG), the MIL should illuminate and should then turn off. If the MIL remains illuminated or is not illuminated, conduct the following troubleshooting procedure using the intelligent tester.
WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
PROCEDURE
CHECK THAT MIL IS ILLUMINATED
Turn the power switch on (IG).
Check the illumination of the MIL.
| Result | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| B |
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CHECK THAT ENGINE STARTS Click here |
| C |
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SYSTEM OK |
| A |
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CHECK WHETHER MIL TURNS OFF
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the power switch on (IG).
Turn the tester on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / DTC.
Check if any DTCs have been stored. Note down the DTCs.
Clear the DTCs Click here.
Check if the MIL goes off.
| OK |
|---|
| MIL goes off. |
| NG |
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CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CHECK FOR SHORT IN WIRE HARNESS) Click here |
| OK |
|
REPAIR CIRCUITS INDICATED BY OUTPUT DTCS Click here
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CHECK FOR SHORT IN WIRE HARNESS)
| *1 | Front view of wire harness connector (to ECM) |
Disconnect the ECM connector.
Turn the power switch on (IG).
Check that the MIL is not illuminated.
| OK |
|---|
| MIL is not illuminated. |
Reconnect the ECM connector.
| NG |
|
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (NO. 3 METER CIRCUIT PLATE - ECM) Click here |
| OK |
|
REPLACE ECM Click here
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (NO. 3 METER CIRCUIT PLATE - ECM)
Disconnect the No. 3 meter circuit plate connector.
Disconnect the ECM connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Resistance (Check for Short) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| *1 | Front view of wire harness connector (to No. 3 Meter Circuit Plate) |
*2 | Front view of wire harness connector (to ECM) |
Reconnect the No. 3 meter circuit plate connector.
Reconnect the ECM connector.
| NG |
|
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (NO. 3 METER CIRCUIT PLATE - ECM) |
| OK |
|
REPLACE NO. 3 METER CIRCUIT PLATE Click here
CHECK THAT ENGINE STARTS
Turn the power switch on (IG).
Put the engine in inspection mode Click here.
Start the engine.
| Result | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Tech Tips
*: The intelligent tester cannot communicate with the ECM.
| B |
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GO TO VC OUTPUT CIRCUIT Click here |
| A |
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CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM TERMINAL VOLTAGE)
| *1 | Front view of wire harness connector (to ECM) |
Disconnect the ECM connector.
Turn the power switch on (IG).
Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Voltage | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| NG |
|
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (NO. 3 METER CIRCUIT PLATE - ECM) Click here |
| OK |
|
REPLACE ECM Click here
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (NO. 3 METER CIRCUIT PLATE - ECM)
Disconnect the No. 3 meter circuit plate connector.
Disconnect the ECM connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Resistance (Check for Open) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| *1 | Front view of wire harness connector (to No. 3 Meter Circuit Plate) |
*2 | Front view of wire harness connector (to ECM) |
Reconnect the ECM connector.
Reconnect the No. 3 meter circuit plate connector.
| NG |
|
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (NO. 3 METER CIRCUIT PLATE - ECM) |
| OK |
|
REPLACE NO. 3 METER CIRCUIT PLATE Click here