Refer to
MIL, Instrument Panel, and the DLC
Circuit Description
There should always be a steady MIL with the ignition ON and the engine stopped. Ignition feed voltage is supplied directly to the MIL bulb. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) turns the MIL ON by grounding the MIL driver circuit. No MIL with the key ON, engine not running and DTC P1641 set suggests an open in the MIL driver circuit.
Diagnostic Aids
An intermittent may be caused by a poor connection, rubbed through wire insulation or a wire broken inside the insulation. Check for the following items:
| • | Inspect the PCM harness and connectors for improper mating, broken locks, improperly formed or damaged terminals, poor terminal to wire connection, and damaged harness. |
| • | If the engine runs OK, check for a faulty light bulb, an open in the MIL driver circuit, or an open in the instrument cluster ignition feed. |
| • | If the engine cranks but will not run, check for an open PCM ignition or battery feed or a poor PCM to engine ground. |
Test Description
Number(s) below refer to the Step number(s) on the Diagnostic Table:
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A no MIL condition accompanied by a no start condition suggests a faulty PCM ignition feed or battery feed circuit.
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Using a test light connected to B+, probe each of the PCM ground terminals to ensure that a good ground is present. Refer to PCM Terminal End View for terminal locations of the PCM ground circuits.
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This vehicle is equipped with a PCM which utilizes an Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM). When the PCM is being replaced, the new PCM must be programmed. Refer to PCM Replacement and Programming Procedures in Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and Sensors.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
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1 | Was the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic System Check performed? | -- | Go to Powertrain OBD System Check | |
Attempt to start the engine. Does the engine start? | -- | |||
3 | Check the fuse for the instrument cluster ignition feed circuit. Is the fuse OK? | -- | ||
4 | Ignition ON, probe the ignition feed circuit at the cluster connector with a test light to ground. Is the test light ON? | -- | ||
5 |
Is the MIL ON? | -- | ||
6 | Check the PCM ignition feed and battery feed fuses. Are both of the fuses OK? | -- | ||
7 |
Is the test light ON? | -- | ||
8 | Probe the battery feed circuit at the PCM harness connector with a test light to ground. Is the test light ON? | -- | ||
Was a problem found? | -- | Go to Powertrain OBD System Check | ||
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Was a problem found? | -- | Go to Powertrain OBD System Check | |
11 |
Was a problem found? | -- | Go to Powertrain OBD System Check | |
12 | Repair open in the ignition feed circuit to the instrument panel indicators. Refer to Fuse Block Details in Electrical Diagnosis section 8A. Is action complete? | -- | Go to Powertrain OBD System Check | -- |
13 | Locate and repair open in PCM battery feed circuit or PCM ignition feed circuit as necessary. Refer to Fuse Block Details in Electrical Diagnosis section 8A. Is action complete? | -- | Go to Powertrain OBD System Check | -- |
14 | Locate and repair short to ground in PCM ignition feed circuit or PCM battery feed circuit as necessary (refer to Fuse Block Details in Electrical Diagnosis section 8A). Is action complete? | -- | Go to Powertrain OBD System Check | -- |
15 | Locate and repair short to ground in the instrument panel indicators ignition feed circuit. Refer to Fuse Block Details in Electrical Diagnosis section 8A. Is action complete? | -- | Go to Powertrain OBD System Check | -- |
Replace the PCM. Important: Replacement PCM must be programmed. Refer to PCM Replacement/Programming. Is action complete? | -- | Go to Powertrain OBD System Check | -- | |
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Was a problem found? | -- | Go to Powertrain OBD System Check | Go to Instrument Panel in Electrical Diagnosis section 8A. |
