Pinpoint Test T: The Mil Is Never/Always On
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- 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.
- 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?
- Yes: REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE MODELS .
- No: GO to T3 .
- 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.