Turning the Buick MIL Off

Owners of 2012-2017 Buick Verano, 2011-2017 Regal and 2010-2016 LaCrosse vehicles may note a MIL on. DTC U0101 may be set. Check the under the hood fuse block for damaged terminals or poor terminal fit and mis-positioned fuses in the fuse block. 

Owners of 2012-2017 Buick Verano, 2011-2017 Regal and 2010-2016 LaCrosse vehicles may note a MIL on. DTC U0101 may be set. Check the under the hood fuse block for damaged terminals or poor terminal fit and mis-positioned fuses in the fuse block. 

Inspect the TEHCM grounds (refer to SI Automatic Transmission Controls schematics for ground identification and the master electrical component list to determine ground locations.) Powers and grounds should always be load checked to make sure the circuits are able to work properly.

Check the harness for rubbing through on any sharp objects, mainly on top of the transmission where the harness can contact the block. Inspect transmission connector pins for damaged terminals or poor fit. After inspection, apply dielectric grease before reconnection.

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Mike Mavrigian

Motor Age Editor

Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of  specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.

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