Inspection Procedure 4

The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (SERVICE ENGINE SOON or Check Engine Lamp) Remains Illuminated and Never Goes Out.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Or Check Engine Lamp Circuit) Part 1:

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Or Check Engine Lamp Circuit) Part 2:

CIRCUIT OPERATION
- The malfunction indicator lamp (SERVICE ENGINE SOON or check engine lamp) power is supplied from the ignition switch.
- The ECM or PCM controls the ground of the malfunction indicator lamp (SERVICE ENGINE SOON or check engine lamp) by turning the power transistor in the ECM or PCM ON and OFF.

COMMENT
- In cases such as the above, the cause is probably that the ECM or PCM is detecting a problem in a sensor or actuator, or that one of the malfunctions listed has probably occurred.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS (The most likely causes for this case:)
- Short-circuit between the malfunction indicator lamp (SERVICE ENGINE SOON or check engine lamp) and ECM or PCM .
- Malfunction of the ECM or PCM .

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tool:
- MB991502: Scan Tool (MUT-II)

STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991502, read the diagnostic trouble code (DTC).

CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool MB991502, always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991502.

1. Connect scan tool MB991502 to the data link connector.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
3. Read the DTC.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

Q: Is the DTC is output?

YES: Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart.

NO: Go to Step. 2.

STEP 2. Check the continuity at combination meter harness side connector C-41.

1. Disconnect the connector C-41 and measure at the harness side.

2. Check for the continuity between terminal 41 and ground. Should be open loop.

Q: Is the continuity normal?

YES: Replace the ECM or PCM. Then confirm that the malfunction symptom is eliminated.

NO: Check harness connectors C-28 at the intermediate connector for damage, and repair or replace as required. Refer to Harness Connector Inspection. If intermediate connectors is in good condition, repair harness wire between combination meter connector C-41 terminal 41 and ECM connector C-53 terminal 36 or PCM connector C-50 terminal 22 because of short circuit to ground. Then confirm that the malfunction symptom is eliminated.