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Symptoms - Displays and Gauges




Symptoms - Displays and Gauges

Note: 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)
* Compass Calibration and Magnetic Variance (Compass Calibration and Magnetic Variance)
* Driver Information Center (DIC) Description and Operation (Driver Information Center (DIC))
* Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation (Indicator/Warning Message)
* Instrument Cluster Description and Operation (Instrument Cluster)

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:

Gauges and Odometer
* Fuel Gauge Inaccurate or Inoperative (Fuel Gauge Inaccurate or Inoperative)
* Instrument Cluster Gauges Inoperative (Instrument Cluster Gauges Inoperative)

Indicators
* Brake Warning Indicator Malfunction (Brake Warning Indicator Malfunction)
* ABS Indicator Malfunction (ABS Indicator Malfunction)
* Charge Indicator Malfunction (Charge Indicator Malfunction)
* Compass Malfunction (Compass Malfunction)
* Courtesy Lamps Malfunction (Courtesy Lamps Malfunction)
* Door Ajar Indicator Malfunction Door Ajar Indicator Malfunction
* Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Diagnosis (Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Diagnosis)
* 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
* Security Indicator Malfunction (Security Indicator Malfunction)

Driver Information Center (DIC)

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

Audible Warnings

Chime Malfunction (Chime Malfunction)