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Pinpoint Test T: The Mil Is Never/Always On

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  1. T1 CARRY OUT THE IC INDICATOR LAMP CONTROL ACTIVE COMMAND USING THE SCAN TOOL 
    • Ignition ON.
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: IC  DataLogger.
    • Select the IC  MIL (MIL_IC) active command mode and command the MIL on and off. Observe the MIL  .
    • Does the MIL illuminate when commanded on and turn off when commanded off? 
    • Yes:  GO to T2  .
    • No:  INSTALL a new IC  . REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) . TEST the system for normal operation.
  2. T2 RETRIEVE THE RECORDED DTCs FROM THE PCM KOEO SELF-TEST 
    • Check for recorded PCM DTCs from the Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO) self-test.
    • Are any PCM DTCs recorded? 
  3. T3 RETRIEVE THE RECORDED DTCs FROM THE IC SELF-TEST 
    • Check for recorded IC  DTCs from the self-test.
    • Is DTC U0100 recorded? 
    • Yes:  GO to PINPOINT TEST AU .
    • No:  If the MIL  is never on, the system is operating correctly at this time.

      If the MIL  is always on, INSTALL a new PCM. REFER to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS . TEST the system for normal operation.