Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
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The MIL informs the driver that the powertrain control module (PCM) has detected an on-board diagnostics (OBD) emission-related component or system concern.
- The MIL is located in the instrument panel cluster.
- The indicator is illuminated by a PCM message sent through the controller area network (CAN) to the instrument panel cluster.
- An engine or transmission with federal calibration operating in the failure mode effects management (FMEM) may cause the MIL to illuminate.
- To turn off the MIL after a repair, a clear DTCs command from the scan tool must be sent to the PCM.
- For any MIL concern, Refer to QT: POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) QUICK TEST , Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Quick Test.