Revised Mil Feature For OBDII I/M Readiness (18-12-00)

Publication date: 2000-08-11
Reference number: 18-12-00

REVISED MIL FEATURE FOR OBDII I/M READINESS

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 18-12-00, Date of Issue: August 11, 2000

REVISED MIL FEATURE FOR CUSTOMER OBDII I/M READINESS

Model(s): 2001 Chrysler (JR) Sebring Sedan, Sebring Convertible; 2001 Dodge (JR) Stratus Sedan; 2001 Dodge (PL) Neon; 2001 Plymouth (PL) Neon; 2001 Chrysler (PT) PT Cruiser; 2001 Chrysler (RG) Voyager (International Market); 2001 Chrysler (RS) Town & Country; 2001 Dodge (RS) Caravan; 2001 Plymouth (RS) Voyager

Group: Vehicle Performance

Bulletin No.: 18-12-00

Date: August 11, 2000

NOTE: This Technical Service Bulletin will be updated as other models incorporate this feature.

DISCUSSION

A new feature (Customer OBD Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Readiness) which utilizes the OBD MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) has been implemented to provide customers with the capability to determine if their vehicle is "READY" for an I/M test.

NOTE: Passing I/M Readiness may be required by some states as a pre-requisite for vehicle registration.

This change is reflected in the way the MIL illuminates during key "ON" (no crank/start) as follows:

Switch ignition to the "ON" position. Do not crank or start the engine.
NOTE: If the engine is cranked or started, the procedure must be restarted from key "OFF".
The MIL will illuminate (bulb check) and will continue to illuminate for approximately 15 seconds After 15 seconds, one of the following two conditions will occur. NOT READY FOR AN I/M TEST - The MIL will flash once per second for approximately 10 seconds and then return to a fully Illuminated condition until the ignition is turned "OFF" or the engine is started. READY FOR AN I/M TEST - The MIL will continue to illuminate until the ignition is turned "OFF" or the engine is started. MIL functionality during normal (engine running) vehicle operation remains unchanged.

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