With Manufacturer's Scan Tool

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K83-, Significance

Checking MIL

Test conditions







- All fuses must be OK
- The battery voltage must be at least 11.5 V

Functional check:

- Switch on ignition.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K83- must light-up.

If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K83- does not light-up with ignition switched on:
- Check instrument cluster and MIL lamp

If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K83- lights-up with ignition switched on, continue check as follows:
- Start engine and run at idle speed.
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K83- must go out after a few seconds.

If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K83- does not go out:
- Perform an automatic test sequence; if necessary, repair any malfunctions and then erase DTC memory.
- Read readiness code. If DTC memory has been erased or Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220- was disconnected from battery positive (B+), readiness code must be generated again.