Malfunction Indicator Lamp: Description and Operation

DESCRIPTION
The MIL is located on the instrument panel.
1. The MIL will light up when the ignition switch is turned ON without the engine running. This is a bulb check.
If the MIL does not light up, refer to "DTC P0650 MIL", or see "WARNING LAMPS".

2. When the engine is started, the MIL should go off.
If the MIL remains on, the on board diagnostic system has detected an engine system malfunction.

Component Description
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is located on the instrument panel. When the ignition switch is turned ON without engine running, MIL will light up. This is a bulb check. When the engine is started, MIL should go off. If MIL remains on, the on board diagnostic system has detected an engine system malfunction.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp Operation
During prove out or when an engine control malfunction occurs, ground is supplied
- to combination meter terminal 52
- from ECM terminal 35.

When power and ground are supplied, the malfunction indicator lamp illuminates.