Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Nissan Sentra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The malfunction indicator lamp will light up when the ignition switch is turned ON without the engine running. This is for checking the lamp.
- If the malfunction indicator lamp does not light up, Refer to WARNING SYSTEMS
  or see MIL & CONSULT-II . Refer to ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS or SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM , and CONSULT-II , or CONSULT-II .
Fig 1: Displaying Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
When the engine is started, the malfunction indicator lamp should go off.
If the lamp remains on, the on board diagnostic system has detected an emission-related (OBD-II) malfunction. For detail, refer to ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS , or ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS .