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"CHECK ENGINE" MIL component description - GF54.30-P-5011IC

MODEL 211.026 with ENGINE 648.961 with CODE (494) USA version 

Arrangement 

The CHECK ENGINE indicator lamp is located on the left in the instrument cluster (A1).

Task 

The indicator lamp signals faults relevant to exhaust emissions to the driver.

Fig 1: Identifying "CHECK ENGINE" MIL Component Description
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Function 

The indicator lamp is actuated by the CDI control unit (N3/9) at the ground end when the engine is started.

If there is no fault, the CDI control unit interrupts the actuation and the indicator lamp goes out.

To check the bulb function it lights up for approx. 1 second when the ignition is switched "ON".