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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Function, Checking




Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Function, Checking

Checking function
- Switch ignition on.
MIL must light up.
- If MIL does not light when ignition is switched on, check wiring to MIL as follows:







If MIL lights up when ignition is switched on, continue checking as follows:
- Start engine and let run at idle.
MIL must go out after a few seconds.

If MIL does not go out:
- Check Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory.

If there are no malfunctions stored in DTC memory: