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Diagnosis Procedure





MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP


Description






The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is located on the combination meter.
The MIL will illuminate when the ignition switch is turned ON without the engine running. This is a bulb check.
When the engine is started, the MIL should turn off. If the MIL remains illuminated, the on board diagnostic system has detected an engine system malfunction.
For details, refer to On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Diagnosis Description.




MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP


Diagnosis Procedure

1.CHECK DTC
Check that DTC UXXXX is not displayed.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - GO TO 2.
NO - Perform trouble diagnosis for DTC UXXXX.
2.CHECK DTC WITH "UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP."
Refer to Diagnosis System (Unified Meter and A/C AMP.).
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - GO TO 3.
NO - Repair or replace.
3.CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to Intermittent Incident.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - Replace combination meter.
NO - Repair or replace.