No.17 MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) DOES NOT OPERATE[INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (AJ (3.0L Duratec))]

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STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION

1

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SIMULATION USING M-MDS

Turn the ignition switch off.

Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

Select the ALL_LAMP in the simulation items.

Does the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminate?

Yes

Refer to powertrain control/emission diagnosis.

No

Go to the next step.

2

INSPECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OPERATION

Disconnect all the instrument cluster connectors.

Inspection:

• Corrosion

• Terminal separation

Connect the instrument cluster connector and verify that its position is correct.

Operate the system and inspect for any malfunction.

Is any malfunction still present?

Yes

Replace the instrument cluster. Inspect the system for normal operation.

No

The system operates normally. The malfunction may result from loose connectors or corrosion. Clear the DTC. Repeat the self-test.

STEP	INSPECTION		ACTION
1	INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SIMULATION USING M-MDS Turn the ignition switch off. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Select the ALL_LAMP in the simulation items. Does the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminate?	Yes	Refer to powertrain control/emission diagnosis.
1		No	Go to the next step.
2	INSPECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OPERATION Disconnect all the instrument cluster connectors. Inspection: • Corrosion • Terminal separation Connect the instrument cluster connector and verify that its position is correct. Operate the system and inspect for any malfunction. Is any malfunction still present?	Yes	Replace the instrument cluster. Inspect the system for normal operation.
2		No	The system operates normally. The malfunction may result from loose connectors or corrosion. Clear the DTC. Repeat the self-test.