Diagnostic Procedures
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- Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check-Engine Controls? If yes, go to next step. If no, see DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK - ENGINE CONTROLS under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM.
- Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. Does the MIL turn OFF when the ignition is turned ON? If yes, go to step 5 . If no, go to next step.
- Turn OFF the ignition. Disconnect the PCM. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. Observe the MIL. Does the MIL illuminate? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step 7 .
- Remove the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). See appropriate ANALOG INSTRUMENT PANELS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT. Test the MIL control circuit for a short to ground between the PCM and the IPC. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step 8 . If no, go to step 6 .
- Repair the MIL control circuit for a short to voltage. After repairs, go to step 8 .
- Replace the IPC. See appropriate ANALOG INSTRUMENT PANELS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT. After repairs, go to step 8 .
- Replace the PCM. See appropriate REMOVAL, OVERHAUL & INSTALLATION article. Reprogram PCM. See POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE under PROGRAMMING. After repairs, go to next step.
- Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? If yes, system is okay. If no, go to step 2 .