Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Inoperative. Pontiac Grand Am 2001

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2001 🢒 Grand Am 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 2.4L 🢒 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Inoperative

Circuit Description

Battery positive voltage is supplied directly to the MIL. The powertrain control module (PCM) turns the MIL ON by grounding the MIL control circuit. There should be a steady MIL with the ignition ON and the engine OFF.

MIL Operation

The MIL is located on the instrument panel.

MIL Function

•	The MIL informs the driver that a malfunction has occurred and the vehicle should be taken in for service as soon as possible

•	The MIL illuminates during a bulb test and a system test

•	A DTC will be stored if a MIL is requested by the diagnostic

MIL Illumination

•	The MIL will illuminate with ignition switch ON and the engine not running

•	The MIL will turn OFF when the engine is started

•	The MIL will remain ON if the self-diagnostic system has detected a malfunction

•	The MIL may turn OFF if the malfunction is not present

•	If the MIL is illuminated and then the engine stalls, the MIL will remain illuminated so long as the ignition switch is ON.

•	If the MIL is not illuminated and the engine stalls, the MIL will not illuminate until the ignition switch is cycled OFF, then ON.

Diagnostic Aids

If the problem is intermittent refer to Intermittent Conditions .

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

This step determines if the condition is with the MIL control circuit or the PCM.

This step determines if a voltage is constantly being applied to the control circuit.

No Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)

Step	Action	Yes	No
Schematic Reference: Power, Ground, MIL, and DLC Master Electrical Component List Powertrain Control Module Description Power, Ground, KS, CMP, CKP Coils, and ICM OBD II Symbol Description Notice Power, Ground, and DLC Data Link Connector Schematics Fault Indicators IGN SW-BATT 1, HTR A/C IGN, ERLS, PCM, ACC, IPC/BFC Fuses G102 and G104 IGN SW-BATT2, WIPER, AIR BAG, TURN LPS, IGN MOD, BU LMP, PCM IGN, F/PINJR, A/C BFC, AUTO TRANS, ABS, IGN Fuses LH BEC BATT1, AUX PWR/CIGAR, PARK LPS, PCM BATT, PWR MIRROR, DR LOCK, TRUNK REL/RFA/Radio Amp Fuses, and RWR SEAT Circuit Breaker G102 and G104
1	Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check-Engine Controls?	Go to Step 2	Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls
2	Inspect the fuse that supplies voltage to the MIL. Is the fuse open?	Go to Step 10	Go to Step 3
3	Turn OFF the ignition. Disconnect the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement . Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. Connect a 3 amp fused jumper wire between the MIL control circuit and a good ground. Observe the MIL. Is the MIL illuminated?	Go to Step 9	Go to Step 4
4	Did the fuse in the jumper wire open?	Go to Step 11	Go to Step 5
5	Remove the instrument panel cluster (IPC). Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console. Test the MIL control circuit for an open between the PCM and the IPC and repair as necessary. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 14	Go to Step 6
6	Probe the MIL battery positive voltage circuit at the IPC harness connector with a test lamp connected to a good ground. Does the test lamp illuminate?	Go to Step 8	Go to Step 7
7	Repair the open in the MIL battery positive voltage circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 14	--
8	Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the IPC and repair as necessary. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 14	Go to Step 12
9	Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the PCM and repair as necessary. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 14	Go to Step 13
10	Repair the short to ground in the MIL battery positive voltage circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Replace the fuse. Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 14	--
11	Repair the short to voltage in the MIL control circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 14	--
12	Replace the IPC. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console. Did you complete the replacement?	Go to Step 14	--
13	Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement . Did you complete the replacement?	Go to Step 14	--
14	Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition?	System OK	Go to Step 2