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MIL And DTCs
OBD II fault codes are referred to as Diagnostic Trouble Codes, or DTCs. If the OBD II system detects a fault and stores a DTC, the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) in the dashboard display will come on to alert the driver that a problem exists.

Normally, if the MIL is illuminated, a DTC stored in the computer can be retrieved with a scan tool.

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