Description
The mil (malfunction indicator lamp) is used to indicate vehicle malfunction detections by the ecm.
When the ignition switch is turned on, power is supplied to the mil circuit, and the ecm provides the circuit ground which illuminates the mil.
The mil operation can be checked visually: when the ignition switch is first turned on, the mil should be illuminated and should then turn off. If the mil remains illuminated or is not illuminated, conduct the following troubleshooting procedure using the intelligent tester.
Wiring diagram

Inspection procedure

Standard: mil should go off.

Ok: mil is not illuminated.

Standard resistance (check for short)



Ok: mil should be illuminated.


Hint:
*: The intelligent tester cannot communicate with the ecm.


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Fuel pump control circuit
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Components
Removal
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Remove instrument panel sub-assembly
upper
Remove the instrument panel (see page ip-4).
Remove power steering ecu
Disconnect the 4 connectors.
Remove the 3 nuts and remove the power steering
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Disposal
Hint:
When scrapping vehicles equipped with a seat belt
pretensioner or disposing of a front seat outer belt (with seat
belt pretensioner), always first activate the seat belt
pretensioner in accordance with the procedures described
below. If any abnormality occurs during activation of the seat ...
Data list / active test
Read data list
Hint:
Using the intelligent tester's data list allows switch,
actuator and other item values to be read without
removing any parts. Reading the data list early in
troubleshooting is one way to save time.
Connect the intelligent tester (with can vim) to the
dlc3.
Turn ...