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Inspection Procedure

HINT:

Troubleshoot each trouble symptom in accordance with the table below.

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

MIL remains illuminated Start inspection from step  1.
MIL not illuminated Start inspection from step  3.
  1. CHECK WHETHER MIL TURNS OFF 
    1. Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the tester on.
    4. Check whether any DTCs have been stored (see DTC CHECK/CLEAR  ). Note them down if necessary.
    5. Clear the DTCs (see DTC CHECK/CLEAR  ).
    6. Check if the MIL turns off.

      OK: MIL should turn off. 

    1. OK: REPAIR CIRCUIT INDICATED BY OUTPUT DTC (SEE  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART  ) 
    2. NG: Go to next step. 
  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CHECK FOR SHORT IN WIRE HARNESS) 
    1. Disconnect the D41 ECM connector.
    2. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
    3. Check that the MIL is not illuminated.

      OK: MIL is not illuminated. 

    4. Reconnect the ECM connector.
      Fig 1: Disconnecting D41 ECM Connector
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    1. OK: REPLACE ECM (SEE  REPLACEMENT  ) 
    2. NG: CHECK AND REPAIR HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER - ECM) 
  3. CHECK THAT MIL IS ILLUMINATED 
    1. Check if the MIL is illuminated when the ignition switch is turned on (IG).

      OK: MIL should be illuminated. 

    1. OK: SYSTEM OK 
    2. NG: Go to next step. 
  4. INSPECT COMBINATION METER ASSY (MIL CIRCUIT) 
    1. See the combination meter troubleshooting procedure on PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE .
    1. NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE BULB OR COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 
    2. OK: CHECK AND REPAIR HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER - ECM)