Diagnostic Aids

An intermittent RPL may be caused by a poor connection, rubbed-through wire insulation, or a wire broken inside the insulation. Check for the following items:

• Inspect the PCM and Multiplex Control Unit harness and connections for improper mating, broken locks, improperly formed or damaged terminals, poor terminal to wire connection, and damaged harness.
• If the engine runs OK, check for a faulty light bulb, an open in the MIL driver circuit, or an open in the instrument cluster ignition feed.
• If the engine cranks but will not run, check for an open PCM ignition or battery feed, or a poor PCM to engine ground.