Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL)

The MIL lights up to notify the driver that there is a problem with the vehicle.

However the MIL will go off automatically after 3 subsequent sequential driving cycles that do not redetected the same malfunctions.

Immediately after the ignition switch is turned on, the MIL is lit for 5 seconds to indicate that the light operates normally.




The following Items can be indicated by the MIL:

- Catalyst
- Fuel system
- Air flow sensor (MAF)
- Intake Air Temperature Sensor (ATS)
- Water Temperature Sensor (WTS)
- Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)
- Front Oxygen Sensor
- Rear Oxygen Sensor Heater
- Rear Oxygen Sensor
- Front Oxygen Sensor Heater
- Injector
- Misfire
- Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor
- Camshaft Position (TDC) Sensor
- Evaporative Emission Control System
- Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)
- Idle Speed Control
- ECU
- Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor
- Idle Switch
- EGR System

INSPECTING THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL)

1. After turning the ignition key on, check that the light illuminates for 5 seconds without the engine running.
2. If the light does not illuminate, check for an open circuit in the harness, blown fuse and blown bulb.