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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 8 (ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - 5.7L)DIAGNOSTIC TESTSDTC P0650: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) CONTROL CIRCUITDIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T
Diagnostic Procedures
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Diagnostic Procedures
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2000 Pontiac Firebird, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette, and 2000 Chevrolet Camaro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Perform On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) system check. See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM CHECK under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. After performing OBD system check, go to next step.
- Turn ignition on, with engine off. Using scan tool, command MIL on and off. If MIL turns on and off as commanded, see DIAGNOSTIC AIDS . If MIL does not turn on or off when commanded, go to next step.
- Turn ignition off. Disconnect PCM harness connector containing MIL control circuit. Turn ignition on. If MIL is off, go to next step. If MIL is on, go to step 5.
- Connect a fused jumper wire between ground and MIL control circuit at PCM connector (harness side). If MIL is on, go to step 6. If MIL is not on, go to step 7.
- Repair short to ground in MIL control circuit. After repairs, go to step 9.
- Check connections at PCM. Repair as necessary. After repairs, go to step 9. If connections are okay, go to step 8.
- Check for faulty MIL bulb, open ignition feed circuit to bulb, or MIL control circuit open or shorted to battery voltage. Repair as necessary. After repairs, go to step 9.
- Replace PCM. Program replacement PCM using required equipment. After replacing PCM, go to next step.
- Using scan tool, select DTC, CLEAR INFO function. Start and warm engine to normal operating temperature. Select DTC, SPECIFIC, then enter this DTC. Operate vehicle within conditions for setting this DTC. If scan tool indicates that this test ran and passed, go to next step. If scan tool does not indicate that this test ran and passed, repeat step 2.
- Using scan tool, select CAPTURE INFO, REVIEW INFO function. If any undiagnosed DTCs are displayed, go to applicable DTC test.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.