MIL
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-003658
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp, commonly known as the "Check Engine" light, located on a vehicle's dashboard. This light illuminates to alert the driver to a fault detected by the On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) system in the engine or emissions control system. A flashing MIL indicates a severe problem that could damage the catalytic converter, requiring immediate attention.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-003658 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Automotive |
| Translations | German: MIL; Spanish: MIL; French: MIL |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-003658",
"term": "MIL",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "The Malfunction Indicator Lamp, commonly known as the \"Check Engine\" light, located on a vehicle's dashboard. This light illuminates to alert the driver to a fault detected by the On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) system in the engine or emissions control system. A flashing MIL indicates a severe problem that could damage the catalytic converter, requiring immediate attention.",
"subject": "Automotive",
"translations": {
"de": "MIL",
"es": "MIL",
"fr": "MIL"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/mil/"
}
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