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Inspection Procedure

  1. CHECK THAT MIL IS ILLUMINATED 
    1. Perform troubleshooting in accordance with the chart below.

      Result 

      RESULT CHART

      Condition Proceed to
      MIL remains ON A
      MIL does not illuminate B

    B : Go to step   5 

    A : Go to next step 

  2. CHECK WHETHER MIL TURNS OFF 
    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON and turn the tester ON.
    3. Check whether any DTCs have been stored (see DTC CHECK / CLEAR  ). Write them down if necessary.
    4. Clear DTCs (see DTC CHECK / CLEAR  ).
    5. Check if the MIL turns off.

      OK: MIL should turn off. 

    OK : REPAIR CIRCUIT INDICATED BY OUTPUT DTC 

    NG : GO TO NEXT STEP 

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CHECK FOR SHORT IN WIRE HARNESS) 
    1. Disconnect the E5 ECM connector.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    3. Check that the MIL is not illuminated.

      OK: MIL is not illuminated. 

    OK : REPLACE ECM 

    Fig 1: Disconnecting E5 ECM Connector
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    NG : GO TO NEXT STEP 

  4. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER - ECM) 
    1. Check the harness and connector (see ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE ).

    OK : REPAIR OR REPLACE COMBINATION METER 

    NG : REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

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

      Standard: MIL should be illuminated. 

    OK : SYSTEM OK 

    NG : GO TO NEXT STEP 

  6. CHECK THAT ENGINE STARTS 
    1. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    2. Start the engine.

      Result 

      RESULT CHART

      Condition Proceed to
      Engine starts A
      Engine does not start* B

      HINT:

      *: The intelligent tester cannot communicate with the ECM.

    B : GO TO  VC OUTPUT CIRCUIT  

    A : Go to next step 

  7. INSPECT COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (MIL CIRCUIT) 
    1. See the combination meter troubleshooting procedure (see HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING ).

    NG : REPAIR OR REPLACE COMBINATION METER 

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