P263A
MIL Control Circuit Low
Severity
⚠️ MediumCan you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$6–56 (est.)
Symptoms
- The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) does not illuminate when the ignition is turned on.
- The MIL lamp is constantly on, even in the absence of malfunctions
- MIL does not come on when other fault codes are present
- Unable to read trouble codes through diagnostic scanner
Causes
- Open or short circuit in MIL control circuit
- Poor contact in MIL circuit connectors
- Engine control unit (ECU) malfunction
- Burnt out MIL lamp
- Circuit Grounding Problems
How to Fix
- Check the status of the MIL lamp in the instrument panel
- Inspect the MIL control circuit harness and connectors for damage.
- Check the voltage and resistance in the MIL control circuit
- If necessary, replace the burnt-out MIL lamp
- If the problem persists, the ECU may need to be replaced or flashed
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