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Test 2: Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Mil)

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL)

TEST 2 MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL)
STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1 CARRY OUT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LAMPS AND CHIME ACTIVE COMMAND USING THE DIAGNOSTIC TOOL
  • Key OFF.
  • Connect the WDS or equivalent tester.
  • Key ON, Engine OFF (KOEO).
  • Select the instrument cluster WARNING LAMPS AND CHIME active command. Trigger the ALL LAMPS active command. Observe the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicator.
  • Is the MIL indicator illuminating? 
Yes See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE NUMBERS  .
No Go to next step.
2 CHECK FOR CORRECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OPERATION
  • Disconnect all instrument cluster connectors.
  • Check for:
    • corrosion
    • pushed-out pins
  • Connect all instrument cluster connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
  • Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
  • Is the concern still present? 
Yes INSTALL a new instrument cluster.
See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
TEST the system for normal operation.
No The system is operating correctly at this time.
Concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR the DTCs.
REPEAT the self-test.