Rodeo LS 4WD V6-3.2L (1998)
Malfunction Indicator Lamp: Testing and Inspection
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) "ON" Steady
Circuit description
The "Check Engine" lamp (MIL) should always be illuminated and steady with ignition "ON" and the engine stopped. Ignition feed voltage is
supplied directly to the MIL indicator. The powertrain control module (PCM) turns the MIL "ON" by grounding the MII driver circuit.
The MIL should not remain "ON" with the engine running and no DTC(s) set. A steady MII with the engine running and no DTC(s) suggests a
short to ground in the MII 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:
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Poor connection or damaged harness - Inspect the PCM harness and connectors for improper mating, broken locks, improperly formed or
damaged terminals, poor terminal-to-wire connection, and damaged harness.
Test Description
Number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the Diagnostic Chart.
2. If the MIL does not remain "ON" when the PCM is disconnected, the MIL driver wiring is not faulty.
3. If the MIL driver circuit is OK, the instrument panel cluster is faulty.
6. This vehicle is equipped with a PCM which utilizes an electrically erasable programmable read only memory (EEPROM). When the PCM is
replaced, the new PCM must be programmed. Refer to PCM Replacement and Programming Procedures in powertrain Control Module (PCM)
and Sensors.
