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Inspection Procedure

HINT:

Troubleshoot each trouble symptom in accordance with the table below:

REFERENCE CHART

MIL remains illuminated Start inspection from step 1
MIL not illuminated Start inspection from step 3
  1. CHECK WHETHER MIL TURNS OFF 
    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
    3. Turn the tester on.
    4. Check whether any DTCs have been stored (See DTC CHECK / CLEAR ). Note them down if necessary.
    5. Clear the DTCs (See DTC CHECK / CLEAR ).
    6. Check if the MIL turns off.

      OK: MIL turns off. 

    OK: REPAIR CIRCUIT INDICATED BY OUTPUT DTC 

    NG: Go to Next Step 

  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CHECK FOR SHORT IN WIRE HARNESS) 
    1. Disconnect the E6 ECM connector.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
    3. Check that the MIL is not illuminated.

      OK: MIL is not illuminated. 

    4. Reconnect the ECM connector.
    5. Fig 1: Disconnecting E6 ECM Connector
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    OK: REPLACE ECM (See  REMOVAL   ) 

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

  3. CHECK THAT MIL IS ILLUMINATED 
    1. Check if the MIL is illuminated when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.

      OK: MIL is illuminated. 

    OK: SYSTEM OK 

    NG: Go to Next Step 

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

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE BULB OR COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 

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