MIL Circuit [10/2022 - ]: Procedure
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- CHECK THAT MIL IS ILLUMINATED
- Perform troubleshooting in accordance with the table below.
Result
MIL Condition Proceed to Illuminates → Turns off Ignition switch ON → engine is started A Other than above - B
Result:
A
CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS. Refer to CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS [08/2020 - ]
Result:
B
See step 2
- Perform troubleshooting in accordance with the table below.
- CHECK COMMUNICATION BETWEEN TECHSTREAM AND ECM
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Check the communication between the Techstream and ECM.
HINT:
It can be checked using the "Engine" item of the Data List.
Result
Result Proceed to Communication is possible A Communication is not possible B
Result:
B
GO TO VC OUTPUT CIRCUIT. Refer to VC Output Circuit [08/2020 - ]
Result:
A
See step 3
- CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: System Select / Health Check.
- Check if any DTCs have been detected. Note down any DTCs.
Result
Result Proceed to DTCs are not output A Any DTCs is output B HINT:
Check for detected DTCs output from other ECUs which relate to the MIL.
Result:
B
REPAIR CIRCUIT INDICATED BY OUTPUT
Result:
A
See step 4
- PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Combination Meter / Active Test / Check Engine Warning.
Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test
Tester Display Check Engine Warning - Check the status of the MIL while performing the Active Test.
Result
Result Proceed to Changes A Does not change B
Result:
A
REPLACE ECM. Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - 10/2023] , or refer to REMOVAL [10/2023 - ]
Result:
B
REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - ]