Ignition Control Circuit
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An open or short to ground in Ignition Control (IC) or by-pass circuit will cause PCM/VCM to turn on Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) and confirm fault by setting a related trouble code. See TESTS W/CODES - 7.4L article.