Actron 9615 Automobile Parts User Manual


 
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Poorly running engine, No Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Most likely, this condition is not due to computer system failures, but reading
codes can still be useful as part of a basic troubleshooting procedure. Check
wiring and bulb for Check Engine light failures. Refer to vehicle service manual
for additional diagnostic information.
On OBD II vehicles, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp also signals an emissions-
control related failure. The vehicle may not run any differently, but the OBD II
system is designed to note very small changes in the engines operation which
could lead to emissions damage or failure.