Instrument Cluster Test 17A - Check Engine Light

NOTE: Perform INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TEST 4A before proceeding with this test. For connector terminal identification and wiring diagrams, see CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION section in this article. Perform VERIFICATION TEST VER-1A after each repair.

CAUTION: Always turn ignition switch to OFF position prior to disconnecting or connecting any module connector.

Start engine. Using scan tool, select vehicle status monitor under BODY monitor. Read check engine lamp status. If check engine lamp status is not ON, go to next step. If check engine lamp status is ON, see appropriate articles;
- For Breeze see TESTS W/CODES - 2.0L
- For Cirrus 2.4L see TESTS W/CODES - 2.4L
- For Cirrus 2.5L see TESTS W/CODES - 2.5L
- For Stratus 2.0L see TESTS W/CODES - 2.0L ,
- For Stratus 2.4L see TESTS W/CODES - 2.4L ,
- For Stratus 2.5L see TESTS W/CODES - 2.5L .
Turn ignition switch from OFF position to ON/RUN position. If check engine light does not illuminate and then go off, go to next step. If check engine light illuminates and then goes off, system is operating properly.
Turn ignition switch to UNLOCK position. Using scan tool, actuate ALL LAMPS. If check engine light does not illuminate, go to next step. If check engine light illuminates, replace BCM.
Turn ignition off. Disconnect instrument cluster. Ensure connectors are clean and not damaged. See Figure in INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TEST 7. Remove and inspect check engine light bulb. Ensure bulb socket is clean and not damaged. If bulb is defective, replace bulb. If bulb is okay, repair or replace instrument cluster as necessary.