- Symptoms - Instrument Panel, Gages and Console

SYMPTOMS

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

1. Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle, before using the Symptom Tables in order to verify that all of the following are true:
- There are no DTCs set.
- The control modules can communicate via the serial data link. Testing and Inspection
2. Review the system operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to the following procedures:
- Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Description and Operation
- Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
- Audible Warnings Description and Operation

Visual/Physical Inspection
- Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the instrument panel cluster (IPC) or audible warnings system.
- Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could 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. Component Tests and General Diagnostics

Symptom List
Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following lists in order to diagnose the symptom:

Gages and Odometer
- Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative
- Speedometer and/or Odometer Inaccurate or Inoperative
- Tachometer Inaccurate or Inoperative

Indicators
- Brake Warning Indicator Always On
- Brake Warning Indicator Inoperative
- ABS Indicator Always On
- ABS Indicator Inoperative
- Charge Indicator Always On
- Charge Indicator Inoperative
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Diagnosis for the 2.4L engine
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Inoperative for the 2.2L engine
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Always On
- Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Always On
- High Beam Indicator Inoperative
- Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Inoperative
- Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction - Driver
- Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction - Passenger
- Air Bag Indicator Circuit Malfunction

Driver Information Center (DIC)
- Driver Information Center (DIC) Switch(es) Inoperative
- Outside Air Temperature Display Inaccurate or Inoperative

Audible Warnings
- Chime Always On
- Chime Inoperative