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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 following tests in order to determine that there are no DTCs set, and that the control modules can communicate via the serial data link:

* Diagnostic Starting Point - Vehicle Diagnostic Starting Point - Vehicle

* 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)

* Head-Up Display Description and Operation Description and Operation

* Audible Warnings Description and Operation Audible Warnings

Visual/Physical Inspection

* Inspect for aftermarket devices which can affect the operation of the instrument panel cluster (IPC) or the audible warnings system. 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

* Engine Oil Pressure Gauge Inaccurate or Inoperative Engine Oil Pressure Gauge Inaccurate or Inoperative

* Fuel Gauge Inaccurate or Inoperative Fuel Gauge Inaccurate or Inoperative

* Speedometer and/or Odometer Inaccurate or Inoperative Speedometer and/or Odometer Inaccurate or Inoperative

* Tachometer Inaccurate or Inoperative Tachometer Inaccurate or Inoperative

* Instrument Cluster Gauges Inoperative Instrument Cluster Gauges 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 Brake Warning Indicator Malfunction

* Charge Indicator Malfunction Charge Indicator Malfunction

* Courtesy Lamps Malfunction Courtesy Lamps Malfunction

* Door Ajar Indicator Malfunction Door Ajar Indicator Malfunction

* Door Lock Indicator Malfunction Door Lock Indicator Malfunction

* Engine Oil Temperature Indicator Always On Engine Oil Temperature Indicator Always On

* Front Fog Lamps Malfunction Front Fog Lamps Malfunction

* Headlamps Malfunction Headlamps Malfunction

* Low Washer Fluid Indicator Malfunction Low Washer Fluid Indicator Malfunction

* Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Diagnosis Testing and Inspection

* Rear Fog Lamps Malfunction Rear Fog Lamps Malfunction

* Seat Belt Indicator Malfunction Seat Belt Indicator Malfunction

* Security Indicator Malfunction Security Indicator Malfunction

* Service Column Lock Indicator Always On Service Column Lock Indicator Always On

* Service Column Lock Indicator Inoperative Service Column Lock Indicator Inoperative

* Trunk Ajar Indicator Malfunction (Convertible) Trunk Ajar Indicator Malfunction (Convertible)Trunk Ajar Indicator Malfunction (Coupe) Trunk Ajar Indicator Malfunction (Coupe)

* Traction Off Indicator Malfunction Traction Off Indicator Malfunction

* Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Malfunction Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Malfunction

Driver Information Center

Driver Information Center Switch Malfunction Driver Information Center Switch Malfunction

HUD

Head-Up Display Malfunction Head Up Display Malfunction

Audible Warnings

Chime Malfunction Chime Malfunction