What does MIL status on mean?
Check Engine Light
The check engine light, often referred to as the Malfunction Indicator Lamp or MIL, allows the PCM to alert the driver that an emissions related problem has occurred or is currently occurring. The check engine light is located on the dashboard panel and is colored red or yellow.
Why is my MIL status off?
MIL OFF indicates that the Malfunction Indicator Lamp should be OFF. Inspection / Maintenance Monitors provide a snapshot of the Emission System operations by indicating that the I/M Monitors are Ready or Not Ready.
What is MIL in vehicle?
In automotive terms it is known as MIL (Malfunction-Indicator-Lamp) and is an indication from your vehicle’s computer that there might be a problem under your hood. Sometimes the MIL may get on for reasons as trivial as a change in atmospheric pressure or humidity.
When does the Check Engine light ( Mil ) illuminate?
Some vehicles have maintenance reminder lamps, or service interval lamps that should not be confused with the check engine light and MIL. Whenever the PCM commands the check engine light to illuminate a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is also recorded in the computer’s memory that corresponds to the fault.
Can a car be inspected with the Check Engine light out?
In many cases, your car will not even be inspected until you have fixed it and have the check engine light out. In some places, the law grants a safe passage even when your check engine light is illuminated, provided that the vehicle emissions are 1.5x greater than the regulation of the manufacturing year.
How much is an emission inspection in New York?
The emission inspection fee is around $27 in New York. Safety inspection in the State costs $10, so the total inspection fee is $37. There are chances of failing the emission test even if your check engine light is off.
When does a vehicle fail the nyvip2 inspection?
A vehicle will fail the (NYVIP2) inspection if the bulb check of the check engine light does not operate correctly during testing.