- 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:
- Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Description and Operation
- Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
- Driver Information Center (DIC) Description and Operation
- Audible Warnings Description and Operation

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 the applicable reservoir for the proper fluid level related to the indicator or message.
- Verify that the indicators work properly during the displays test.

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
- Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative
- Engine Oil Pressure Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative Engine Oil Pressure Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative
- Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative
- Speedometer and/or Odometer Inaccurate or Inoperative Speedometer and/or Odometer Inaccurate or Inoperative
- Tachometer Inaccurate or Inoperative Tachometer Inaccurate or Inoperative
- Volt Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative Volt Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative

Indicators
- ABS Indicator Always On in Antilock Brake System ABS Indicator Always On
- ABS Indicator Inoperative in Antilock Brake System ABS Indicator Inoperative
- Air Bag Indicator Circuit Malfunction Air Bag Indicator Circuit Malfunction
- Charge Indicator Always On in Starting and Charging Charge Indicator Always On
- Charge Indicator Inoperative in Starting and Charging Charge Indicator Inoperative
- High Beam Indicator Always On in Lighting Systems High Beam Indicator Always On
- High Beam Indicator Inoperative in Lighting Systems. High Beam Indicator Inoperative
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Always On in Computers and Control Systems - 2.8L Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Always ON
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Always On in Computers and Control Systems - 3.5L Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Always ON
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Inoperative in Computers and Control Systems - 2.8L Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Inoperative
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Inoperative in Computers and Control Systems - 3.5L Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Inoperative
- Security Indicator Inoperative in Theft Systems Security Indicator Inoperative
- Service 4WD Indicator Always On in Transfer Case Service 4WD Indicator Always On
- Service 4WD Indicator Inoperative in Transfer Case Service 4WD Indicator Inoperative
- Traction Off Indicator Inoperative in Antilock Brake System Traction Off Indicator Inoperative
- Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Always On or Flashing in Lighting Systems Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Always on or Flashing
- Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Inoperative in Lighting Systems Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Inoperative

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

Odometer
- Odometer Trip/Reset Switch Inoperative Odometer Trip/Reset Switch Inoperative

Audible Warning
- Chime Always On Chime Always On
- Chime Inoperative Chime Inoperative