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Activation Of Malfunction Indicator Light

  1. When the ignition switch is turned to ON (engine OFF), the malfunction indicator light (A) in the combination meter illuminates.
    NOTE: If the malfunction indicator light does not illuminate, perform diagnostics of the malfunction indicator light circuit or the combination meter circuit. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DOTC)>WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION PATTERN>MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON .
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  2. After starting the engine, the malfunction indicator light goes out. If it does not go off, any of the engine and emission control system has malfunction.
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    (1) No faulty
    (2) Trouble occurs
    (3) ON
    (4) OFF
    (5) Ignition switch ON
    (6) Engine start
  3. If the diagnostic system detects a misfire which could damage the catalyst, the malfunction indicator light will blink at a cycle of 1 Hz.
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    (1) ON
    (2) OFF
    (3) Ignition switch ON
    (4) Engine start
    (5) Misfire start
    (6) 1 second
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