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Inspection Procedure

HINT:

Troubleshoot each problem symptom in accordance with the chart below.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE REFERENCE

MIL remains on Start inspection from step 1
MIL is not illuminated Start inspection from step 3
  1. CLEAR DTC 
    1. Connect the intelligent tester or OBD II scan tool to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON and push the intelligent tester or the OBD II scan tool main switch ON.
    3. Read the DTC.
    4. Clear the DTC (See DTC CHECK/CLEAR  ).
    5. Check that the MIL is not illuminated.

      OK: MIL is not illuminated. 

    OK: REPAIR CIRCUIT INDICATED BY OUTPUT DTC 

    NG: Go to Next Step 

  2. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (CHECK FOR SHORT IN WIRE HARNESS) 
    1. Disconnect the ECM connector.
      Fig 1: Disconnecting ECM Connector
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    2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    3. Check that the MIL is not illuminated.

      OK: MIL is not illuminated. 

    OK: REPLACE ECM 

    NG: CHECK AND REPAIR HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 

  3. CHECK THAT MIL IS ILLUMINATED 
    1. Check that the MIL is illuminated when turning the ignition switch ON.

      Standard: MIL is illuminated. 

    OK: SYSTEM OK 

    NG: Go to Next Step 

  4. INSPECT COMBINATION METER (MIL CIRCUIT) 
    1. See the combination meter troubleshooting (See PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE ).

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE BULB OR COMBINATION METER 

    OK: CHECK AND REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER - ECM)