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Question by  MelanieD (52)

What does the malfunction indicator lamp do?

I have a Dodge Stratus.

 
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Answer by  tkarlav (1502)

The MIL alerts the driver that there is a malfunction with the vehicle, then allows a tech to diagnose the problem eaiser due to the computers code storage from the mil illumiunating.

 
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Answer by  Wrenchman (638)

If you mean the check engine light, it lights up to let the driver know that the ECM has kicked up an error code.

 
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Answer by  laplanmd (31)

The malfunction indicator lamp is also called the check engine light. This means there is a problem with something that has to do with your engine. Please bring it to a repair shop to find out the problem.

 
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Answer by  Amber40 (24961)

The malfunction light on the car is a way of alerting the driver to a problem. Most car on the road posses an on-board computer that has diagnostic capabilities. When an important issue occurs a code is generated and stored in the computer. If your light is on have the computer scanned to determine what it is for.

 
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