With Conventional Instrument Cluster
1. Verify the customer concern by operating the system in question.2. Visually inspect the components of the instrument cluster.
VISUAL INSPECTION CHART
Mechanical
- Damaged engine oil filter
- Damaged oil pump
- Damaged vehicle speed sensor gear
- Low engine oil level
- Stuck coolant temperature gauge needle
- Stuck oil pressure gauge needle
- Tripped Inertia Fuel Shutoff Switch (IFS)
Electrical
- Blown fuse(s)
- Damaged wiring harness
- Loose or corroded connections
- Damaged Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)
- Damaged instrument cluster
3. Verify that the following systems are working properly:
- Charging system.
- Fuel system.
- Engine oiling system.
- Engine cooling system.
- Vehicle speed control system.
If the system(s) are not working properly, service and repair as necessary.
4. Check the wiring harness for obvious signs of shorts, opens, bad connections, or damage.
5. If the fault is not visually evident, determine the symptom and proceed to Symptom Chart. Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures