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Check Engine Lamp





CHECK ENGINE LAMP (MIL)
The CHECK ENGINE lamp (MIL = Malfunction Indicator Lamp) lights up when the control module grounds the lamp circuit via pin 21. The lamp always lights up when the ignition is switched ON.