Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Inspection Procedure
- CHECK THAT MIL IS ILLUMINATED
- Perform troubleshooting in accordance with the chart below.
Result
RESULT CHARTCondition Proceed to MIL remains ON A MIL does not illuminate B
B : Go to step 5
A : Go to next step
- Perform troubleshooting in accordance with the chart below.
- CHECK WHETHER MIL TURNS OFF
- Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch ON and turn the tester ON.
- Check whether any DTCs have been stored (see DTC CHECK / CLEAR ). Write them down if necessary.
- Clear DTCs (see DTC CHECK / CLEAR ).
- Check if the MIL turns off.
OK: MIL should turn off.
OK : REPAIR CIRCUIT INDICATED BY OUTPUT DTC
NG : GO TO NEXT STEP
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CHECK FOR SHORT IN WIRE HARNESS)
- Disconnect the E5 ECM connector.
- Turn the ignition switch ON.
- Check that the MIL is not illuminated.
OK: MIL is not illuminated.
OK : REPLACE ECM
NG : GO TO NEXT STEP
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER - ECM)
- Check the harness and connector (see ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE ).
OK : REPAIR OR REPLACE COMBINATION METER
NG : REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
- CHECK THAT MIL IS ILLUMINATED
- Check if the MIL is illuminated when the ignition switch is turned ON.
Standard: MIL should be illuminated.
OK : SYSTEM OK
NG : GO TO NEXT STEP
- Check if the MIL is illuminated when the ignition switch is turned ON.
- CHECK THAT ENGINE STARTS
- Turn the ignition switch ON.
- Start the engine.
Result
RESULT CHARTCondition Proceed to Engine starts A Engine does not start* B HINT:
*: The intelligent tester cannot communicate with the ECM.
B : GO TO VC OUTPUT CIRCUIT
A : Go to next step
- INSPECT COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (MIL CIRCUIT)
- See the combination meter troubleshooting procedure (see HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING ).
NG : REPAIR OR REPLACE COMBINATION METER
OK : CHECK AND REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER - ECM)
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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.
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