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Malfunction Indicator Lamp:






^ The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is located in the instrument panel. If the ECU detects a monitored device malfunction, the MIL will stay "ON" with the engine running and self-diagnosis check (test) connector not grounded.
^ If the connector is grounded, the MIL will flash malfunction codes corresponding to the defective input/output devices and/or their circuits.