A Symptom Diagnosis

SYMPTOMS - INSTRUMENT PANEL, GAGES AND CONSOLE

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

1. Perform Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster , Diagnostic System Check - Driver Information Systems or Diagnostic System Check - Audible Warnings 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. Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Panel Cluster Diagnostic System Check - Audible Warnings
2. Review the system operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions.

Visual/Physical Inspection
- Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the Instrument Cluster or Audible Warning Systems.
- Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.
- Inspect for proper fluid level.

Intermittent
Faulty electrical connections or wiring may be the cause of intermittent conditions.

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

Gages and Odometer
- Instrument Cluster Inoperative
- Engine Oil Pressure Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative
- Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative (Dual Tanks)Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative (Single Tank)
- Hourmeter Inaccurate or Inoperative
- Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Gages Inoperative
- Odometer Trip/Reset Switch Inoperative
- Speedometer and/or Odometer Inaccurate or Inoperative
- Tachometer Inaccurate or Inoperative
- Volt Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative
- Change Engine Oil Indicator Always On
- Low Engine Oil Level Indicator Always On

Indicators
- ABS Indicator Always On in Antilock Brake System
- ABS Indicator Inoperative in Antilock Brake System
- Air Bag Indicator Circuit Malfunction in Restraint Systems
- Brake Warning Indicator Always On in Hydraulic Brakes
- Brake Warning Indicator Inoperative in Hydraulic Brakes
- Charge Indicator Always On in Engine Electrical
- Cruise Control Indicator Always On (w/o ETC)Cruise Control Indicator Always On (w/ ETC) in Cruise Control
- Cruise Control Indicator Inoperative (w/ ETC)Cruise Control Indicator Inoperative (w/o ETC) in Cruise Control
- Charge Indicator Inoperative in Engine Electrical
- High Beam Indicator Inoperative in Lighting Systems
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Inoperative in Computers and Control Systems.
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Always On in Computers and Control Systems.
- Security Indicator Always On or Flashing in Theft Deterrent
- Security Indicator Inoperative in Theft Deterrent
- 4WD Indicator Always On in Transfer Case - NVG 261 - NP2
- 4WD Indicator Inoperative in Transfer Case - NVG 261 - NP2
- Service Indicator Always On in Transfer Case - NVG 246 - NP8
- Service Indicator Inoperative in Transfer Case - NVG 246 - NP8
- Service Indicator Always On in Transfer Case - NVG 263 - NP1
- Service Indicator Inoperative in Transfer Case - NVG 263 - NP1
- Tow/Haul Switch/Indicator Always On or Inoperative in Automatic Transmission - 4L60E
- Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Always On or Flashing in Lighting Systems
- Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Inoperative in Lighting Systems

Message Center
- Change Engine Oil Indicator Always On
- Engine Overheated Indicator Always On in Cooling System
- Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Always On in Cooling System
- Low Engine Coolant Indicator Always On in Cooling System
- Low Engine Oil Level Indicator Always On
- Low Washer Fluid Indicator Malfunction in Wipers/Washer Systems
- Water-in-Fuel Lamp Always On
- Water-in-Fuel Lamp Inoperative

Instrument Cluster Dimming
- Interior Backlighting Inoperative in Lighting Systems
- Interior Backlighting Does Not Dim in Lighting Systems

Driver Information Center (DIC)
Driver Information Center (DIC) Switch(es) Inoperative

Audible Warnings
- Chime Always On
- Chime Inoperative

Console
- Hot and Cold Cupholder Inoperative
- Thermoelectric Cooler Inoperative