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Test R: The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Is Never/Always On

PINPOINT TEST R: THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS NEVER/ALWAYS ON


R1-R3:






Normal Operation
The powertrain control module (PCM) monitors and controls the powertrain functions. When a PCM concern is detected, the PCM provides a signal to the instrument cluster over the communication network, and the instrument cluster to turn on the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL).

Possible Causes
- PCM
- instrument cluster