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Pinpoint Test AE: The Mil Is Never/Always On

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  1. AE1 CARRY OUT THE IPC WARNING LAMPS AND CHIME ACTIVE COMMAND USING THE SCAN TOOL 
    • Ignition ON.
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: IPC  DataLogger.
    • Select the IPC MIL  (MIL_LAMP) active command. Command the MIL  on and off while observing the MIL  .
    • Does the MIL illuminate when selected on, and turn off when selected off? 
  2. AE2 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 DTCs recorded? 
  3. AE3 RETRIEVE THE RECORDED DTCs FROM THE IPC SELF-TEST 
    • Check for recorded DTCs from the IPC  self-test.
    • Are any DTCs recorded? 
    • Yes  : For DTC U0100:00, Go To PINPOINT TEST BF .

      For all other DTCs, REFER to DTC TABLES .

    • No  : INSTALL a new PCM. REFER to Refer to the appropriate Electronic Engine Controls article for the procedure. TEST the system for normal operation.