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Odometer Trip/Reset Switch Inoperative




Odometer Trip/Reset Switch Inoperative

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (Strategy Based Diagnosis) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (Diagnostic Procedure Instructions) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Circuit/System Description

The BCM calculates the mileage based on the vehicle speed signal from the engine control module (ECM). The BCM then sends a serial data message to the IPC indicating the value of the odometer. The odometer will display 'error' if an internal BCM memory failure is detected or there is a serial data communication fault. The odometer displays either miles or kilometers and the desired units can be accessed by pressing the trip/reset switch.

Reference Information
Schematic Reference

Instrument Cluster Schematics (Instrument Cluster Schematics)
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views (Connector Views)
Description and Operation

Instrument Cluster Description and Operation (Instrument Cluster)
Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing (Circuit Testing)
* Connector Repairs (Connector Repairs)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections)
* Wiring Repairs (Wiring Repairs)

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Ignition ON, press the trip reset button and verify the odometer display toggles between season odometer and trip odometer.

If the odometer display does not toggle between season odometer and trip odometer, replace the IPC.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for the IPC replacement, setup, and programming