Monte Carlo V6-3.4L VIN E (2000)
Malfunction Indicator Lamp: Description and Operation
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) - Operation
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is located on the instrument panel and is displayed as CHECK ENGINE lamp.
MIL Function
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The MIL informs the driver that a malfunction has occurred and the vehicle should be taken in for service as soon as possible
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The MIL illuminates during a bulb test and a system test
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A DTC will be stored if a MIL is requested by the diagnostic
MIL Illumination
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The MIL will illuminate with ignition ON and the engine OFF
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The MIL will turn OFF when the engine is started
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The MIL will remain ON if the self-diagnostic system has detected a malfunction
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The MIL may turn OFF if the malfunction is not present
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If the MIL is illuminated and then the engine stalls, the MIL will remain illuminated so long as the ignition switch is ON.
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If the MIL is not illuminated and the engine stalls, the MIL will not illuminate until the ignition switch is cycled OFF, then ON.
