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GF54.30-P-5011BK "Check Engine" MIL - Description of Components



GF54.30-P-5011BK "CHECK ENGINE" MIL - Description Of Components







Location
The "CHECK ENGINE" MIL is located in the instrument cluster.

Task
The "CHECK ENGINE" MIL alerts the driver to emissions-relevant malfunctions.

Function
The indicator lamp is actuated by the instrument cluster via a CAN message from the engine control unit. As a check of the function it lights up when the ignition is ON and for approx. 1 second as of an engine speed of approx. 500 rpm. The indicator lamp goes out if there is no fault present.