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P0381 Wait to Start Lamp Inoperative (OBD II)

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P-0381 WAIT TO START LAMP INOPERATIVE (OBD II)

WHEN MONITORED
Ignition On.

SET CONDITION
2 seconds, Key on.

POSSIBLE CAUSES
- Wait-to-start lamp does not stay on
- Fused ignition switch output circuit open
- Wait-to-start bulb defective
- Wait-to-start lamp driver circuit open
- Wait-to-start lamp driver circuit short to ground
- Engine control module defective (lamp lit)
- Engine control module defective (default)
- Engine control module defective (lamp not lit)