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Symptoms - Displays and Gauges




Symptoms - Displays and Gauges

Note: The following steps must be completed before using the symptom diagnostic tables.

1. Before using the symptom diagnostic tables, perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle)
2. Review the system operation in order to understand the system functions. Refer to the following description and operations:

* Instrument Cluster Description and Operation (Instrument Cluster)
* Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation (Indicator/Warning Message)
* Driver Information Center (DIC) Description and Operation (Driver Information Center (DIC))
* Audible Warnings Description and Operation (Audible Warnings)

Visual/Physical Inspection

* Inspect for aftermarket devices which can affect the operation of the instrument panel cluster or the audible warning systems. Refer to Checking Aftermarket Accessories (Checking Aftermarket Accessories)
* Inspect the accessible system components or the visible system components for obvious damage or for obvious conditions which can cause the symptom.
* Inspect for the proper fluid levels.

Intermittent

Faulty electrical connections or wiring may be the cause of intermittent conditions. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections)

Symptom List

Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:

Gauges and Odometer
* Instrument Cluster Gauges Inoperative (Instrument Cluster Gauges Inoperative)
* Fuel Gauge Inaccurate or Inoperative (Fuel Gauge Inaccurate or Inoperative)
* Odometer Trip/Reset Switch Inoperative (Odometer Trip/Reset Switch Inoperative)
* Speedometer and/or Odometer Inaccurate or Inoperative (Speedometer and/or Odometer Inaccurate or Inoperative)

Indicators
* ABS Indicator Malfunction (ABS Indicator Malfunction)
* Air Bag Indicator Circuit Malfunction (Driver) (Air Bag Indicator Circuit Malfunction (Driver))Air Bag Indicator Circuit Malfunction (Passenger) (Air Bag Indicator Circuit Malfunction (Passenger))
* Brake Warning Indicator Malfunction (With Antilock Brake System) (Brake Warning Indicator Malfunction (With Antilock Brake System))Brake Warning Indicator Malfunction (Without Antilock Brake System) (Brake Warning Indicator Malfunction (Without Antilock Brake System))
* Charge Indicator Malfunction (Charge Indicator Malfunction)
* Cruise Control Indicator Malfunction (Cruise Control Indicator Malfunction)
* Door Ajar Indicator Malfunction (Door Ajar Indicator Malfunction)
* Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Malfunction (Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Malfunction)
* Front Fog Lamps Malfunction (Front Fog Lamps Malfunction)
* Headlamps Malfunction (Headlamps Malfunction)
* Interior Backlighting Malfunction (Interior Backlighting Malfunction)
* Lights On Indicator Malfunction (Lights On Indicator Malfunction)
* Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Diagnosis (Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Diagnosis)
* Rear Fog Lamps Malfunction (Rear Fog Lamps Malfunction)
* Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction - Driver (Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction - Driver)
* Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction - Passenger (Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction - Passenger)
* Security Indicator Malfunction (Security Indicator Malfunction)
* Traction Control/Stability Control Indicator Malfunction (Traction Control/Stability Control Indicator Malfunction)
* Trunk Ajar Indicator Malfunction (Trunk Ajar Indicator Malfunction)
* Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Malfunction (Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Malfunction)
* Washer Malfunction (Washer Malfunction)

Driver Information Center
* Driver Information Center Switch Malfunction (Driver Information Center Switch Malfunction)
* Outside Air Temperature Display Inaccurate or Inoperative (Outside Air Temperature Display Inaccurate or Inoperative)

Audible Warnings

Chime Malfunction (Chime Malfunction)