Activation Of Malfunction Indicator Light

When the ignition switch is turned to ON (engine OFF), the malfunction indicator light (A) in the combination meter illuminates.
NOTE: If the malfunction indicator light does not illuminate, perform the diagnosis of malfunction indicator light circuit or the combination meter circuit. < Ref. to , MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON , Malfunction Indicator Light. >

Fig 1: Identifying Malfunction Indicator Light
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After starting the engine, the malfunction indicator light goes out. If it does not, either the engine or the emission control system is malfunctioning.

Fig 2: Identifying Blinking Pattern
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Turn the ignition switch to OFF and connect the test mode connector.
1. When the ignition switch is turned to ON (engine OFF), the malfunction indicator light illuminates.
2. Malfunction indicator light blinks at a cycle of 0.5 Hz after starting the engine. (During diagnosis)
3. Malfunction indicator light blinks at a cycle of 3 Hz after diagnosis if there is no trouble. Malfunction indicator light illuminates if faulty.
Fig 3: Identifying Blinking Pattern (Indicator Light 3 Hz)
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