OBD Guide

P1661

MIL Control Circuit Conditions

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$6–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check engine light does not come on when starting
  • The check engine light is constantly on
  • Check engine light flashes
  • Unable to read fault codes

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in MIL control circuit
  • Engine control module (ECM) malfunction
  • Problems with connectors or wiring
  • MIL lamp failure
  • Power or grounding problems

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of wiring and connectors in the MIL circuit
  2. Check the MIL lamp on the instrument panel
  3. Check MIL circuit power and ground
  4. Flash or replace engine control module (ECM)

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