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Symptoms - Displays and Gauges




Symptoms - Displays and Gauges

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


1. Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (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.

2. Review the system operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to the following procedures:

* Audible Warnings Description and Operation (Audible Warnings Description and Operation)
* Compass Calibration and Magnetic Variance (Description and Operation)
* Driver Information Center (DIC) Description and Operation (Description and Operation)
* Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation (Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation)
* Instrument Cluster Description and Operation (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. Refer to Checking Aftermarket Accessories (Checking Aftermarket Accessories).
* 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 (Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections).

Symptom List

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

Gages and Odometer
* Fuel Gauge Inaccurate or Inoperative (Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative (Single Tank))
* Instrument Cluster Gauges Inoperative (Instrument Cluster Gauges Inoperative)

Indicators
* Brake Warning Indicator Malfunction (Brake Warning Indicator Malfunction)
* ABS Indicator Malfunction (ABS Indicator Malfunction)
* Boost Gauge Malfunction (Boost Gage Malfunction)
* Charge Indicator Malfunction (Charge Indicator Malfunction)
* Compass Malfunction (Mirror) (Compass Malfunction (Mirror))
* Courtesy Lamps Malfunction (Courtesy Lamps Malfunction)
* Door Ajar Indicator Malfunction (Non Panel Van) (Door Ajar Indicator Malfunction (Non Panel Van))Door Ajar Indicator Malfunction (Panel Van) (Door Ajar Indicator Malfunction (Panel Van))
* Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Diagnosis (Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Diagnosis) for the 2.0L engine
* Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Diagnosis (Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Diagnosis) for the 2.2L or 2.4L engine
* Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Malfunction (Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Malfunction)
* Liftgate Ajar Indicator Malfunction (Liftgate Ajar Indicator Malfunction)
* Front Fog Lamps Malfunction (Front Fog Lamps Malfunction)
* Headlamps Malfunction (Headlamps Malfunction)
* Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Malfunction (Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Malfunction)
* Park, License, and/or Tail Lamps Malfunction (Park, License, and/or Tail 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)
* Air Bag Indicator Circuit Malfunction (Air Bag Indicator Circuit Malfunction)
* Passenger Presence System Indicator Circuit Malfunction (Passenger Presence System Indicator Circuit Malfunction)
* Security Indicator Malfunction (Security Indicator Malfunction)

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Driver Information Center (DIC) Switch Malfunction (Driver Information Center (DIC) Switch Malfunction)

Audible Warnings

Chime Malfunction (Chime Malfunction)