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Chart 12

NOTE:
  • If the symptom is both a MIL on and exhaust emission test failure, GO directly to Chart 11.
  • If the engine is a no start, GO directly to Chart 3.
  • If the engine runs rough at idle, GO directly to Chart 1.
SYSTEM/COMPONENT REFERENCE (Pinpoint Test unless noted)
Check Fuel Cap Verify the fuel filler cap is correctly tightened or the capless fuel tank filler pipe is correctly sealed.
REFER to the service information , Instrumentation, Message Center, and Warning Chimes, to diagnose the check fuel message.
MIL
  • Always on when the engine is running (no DTCs present)
  • Never on (including during indicator prove out)
REFER to the service information , Instrumentation, Message Center, and Warning Chimes, Diagnosis and Testing to continue diagnosis.
PTO GO to Pinpoint Test FB .
Temperature Warning Indicator or Gauge (applications with CHT sensor only) For an engine that is overheating, REFER to the service information , Engine Cooling to diagnose the engine overheating symptom. Be aware that since a PCM DTC is not present, the PCM is not attempting to activate the indicator.
For an engine operating at normal temperature, GO to Pinpoint Test DL .
TCIL
  • Always on when the engine is running (no DTCs present)
  • Never on
REFER to the service information , Automatic Transmission, External Controls.
Powertrain Malfunction Indicator (Wrench) REFER to the service information , Instrumentation, Message Center, and Warning Chimes, to diagnose the wrench indicator is never/always on or to diagnose the POWERTRAIN MALFUNCTION warning is inoperative.
Additional Testing GO to Pinpoint Test Z .