MIL Circuit: Procedure
- CHECK THAT MIL ILLUMINATES
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Check the illumination of the MIL.
Result
Result Proceed to MIL remains illuminated A MIL remains off (Does not illuminate at all) B MIL illuminates, but turns off after engine is started C
B → See step 5
C → See step 12
A: Go to next step
- CHECK WHETHER MIL TURNS OFF
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.
- Check if any DTCs have been stored. Note any DTCs.
- Clear the DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [08/2012 - ] .
- Check if the MIL goes off.
Result
Result Proceed to MIL goes off A MIL does not go off B
B → See step 3
A → See step 8
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CHECK FOR SHORT IN WIRE HARNESS)
- Disconnect the ECM connector.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Check if the MIL is illuminated.
Result
Result Proceed to MIL is not illuminated A MIL is illuminated B TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*a Front view of wire harness connector
(to ECM) - Reconnect the ECM connector.
B → See step 4
A → See step 9
- Disconnect the ECM connector.
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY - ECM)
- Disconnect the combination meter assembly connector.
- Disconnect the ECM connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance (Check for Short)
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition J35-12 (EFI) or A6-8 (W) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher - Reconnect the combination meter assembly connector.
- Reconnect the ECM connector.
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK → See step 10
- CHECK IF ENGINE STARTS
- Start the engine.
Result
Result Proceed to Engine starts A Engine does not start* B HINT:
*: The Techstream cannot communicate with the ECM.
B → See step 11
A: Go to next step
- Start the engine.
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM TERMINAL VOLTAGE)
- Disconnect the ECM connector.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Voltage
Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition A6-8 (W) - Body ground Engine switch on (IG) 11 to 14 V - Reconnect the ECM connector.
NG → See step 7
OK → See step 9
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY - ECM)
- Disconnect the combination meter assembly connector.
- Disconnect the ECM connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance (Check for Open)
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition J35-12 (EFI) - A6-8 (W) Always Below 1 Ω - Reconnect the ECM connector.
- Reconnect the combination meter assembly connector.
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK → See step 13
- REPAIR CIRCUIT INDICATED BY OUTPUT DTC. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2012 - ]
- REPLACE ECM. Refer to REMOVAL [08/2012 - ]
- REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL [08/2012 - ]
- GO TO VC OUTPUT CIRCUIT. Refer to VC Output Circuit
- CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS. Refer to CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS [08/2012 - ]
- REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL [08/2012 - ]