Diagnostic Instructions
Circuit/System Description
The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is located on the instrument panel cluster (IPC). The MIL informs the driver that an emission system fault has occurred and that the engine control system requires service. The engine control module (ECM) monitors the
MIL control circuit for conditions that are incorrect for the commanded states of the MIL. For example, a failure condition exists if the ECM detects low voltage when the MIL is commanded OFF, or high voltage when the MIL is commanded ON.
Diagnostic Aids
If the condition is intermittent, move the related harnesses and connectors with the engine operating. Inspect the connector terminals and any inline harness connectors for a condition that may result in excessive resistance. Refer to
Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Connector End View Reference
Electrical Information Reference
DTC Type Reference
Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions
Scan Tool Reference
Circuit/System Verification
- Ignition ON, command the MIL ON and OFF with a scan tool. The MIL should turn ON and OFF as commanded.
- Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC to verify the DTC does not reset. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame Records data.
Circuit/System Testing
- Ignition ON, verify that the instrument panel cluster (IPC) warning indicators are illuminated.
⇒ | If the IPC warning indicators are not illuminated, test the IPC ignition circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal and the ignition circuit fuse is open, replace the IPC. |
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the ECM X2 harness connector. Ignition ON, the MIL should not illuminate.
⇒ | If the MIL is illuminated, test the MIL control circuit terminal X2-30 for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the IPC. |
- Ignition ON, connect a 3A fused jumper wire between the MIL control circuit terminal X2-30 and ground. The MIL should illuminate.
⇒ | If the MIL does not illuminate, test the MIL control circuit for a short to voltage, or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the IPC/bulb. |
- If all circuits test normal, replace the ECM.
Repair Instructions
Perform the
Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.