P1641
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Control Circuit
What it means
P1641. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Control Circuit. This Chevy-enhanced code applies to Silverado, Sierra, Corvette, Camaro, Tahoe.
Findings, check these first
- Open or short in the MIL control circuit between PCM and instrument cluster
- Burned-out or missing MIL bulb in the instrument cluster
- Corroded PCM or cluster connectors
- Short to ground or voltage in the MIL driver circuit
- Faulty powertrain control module MIL driver
Standard procedure
- Command the MIL on and off with a Tech2 scan tool to verify the circuit
- Inspect the instrument cluster MIL bulb and cluster connectors
- Test the MIL control circuit for opens, shorts to ground, and shorts to voltage
- Check PCM powers, grounds, and connector pin tension
- Repair wiring or replace the cluster or PCM only after circuit testing
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Last updated 2026-09-13.
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