A Symptom Diagnosis

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

1. Perform Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster 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. Refer to the following:
^ Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Description and Operation
^ Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
^ Audible Warnings Description and Operation

Visual/Physical Inspection
^ Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the instrument panel cluster or audible warnings system. Refer to Checking Aftermarket Accessories in Diagnostic Aids.
^ 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 and Poor Connections in Diagnostic Aids.

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

Gauges and Odometer
^ Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative
^ Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative
^ Odometer Trip/Reset Switch Inoperative
^ Speedometer and/or Odometer Inaccurate or Inoperative
^ Tachometer 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 in Restraint Systems Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures
^ Brake Warning Indicator Always On in Hydraulic Brakes Brake Warning Indicator Always On
^ Brake Warning Indicator Inoperative in Hydraulic Brakes Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures
^ Charge Indicator Always On in Starting and Charging Charge Indicator Always On
^ Charge Indicator Inoperative in Starting and Charging Charge Indicator Inoperative
^ Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Always On
^ High Beam Indicator Inoperative in Lighting Systems Testing and Inspection
^ Low Engine Coolant Indicator Always On in Cooling System
^ Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Always On in Computers and Controls Systems - 2.2L Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Always On
^ Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Always On in Computers and Controls Systems - 2.4L Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Always On
^ Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Inoperative in Computers and Controls Systems - 2.2L Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Inoperative
^ Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Inoperative in Computers and Controls Systems - 2.4L Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Inoperative
^ Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction in Seat Belts Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures
^ Security Indicator Always On or Flashing in Theft Deterrent Testing and Inspection
^ Security Indicator Inoperative in Theft Deterrent Testing and Inspection
^ Traction Off Indicator Always On in Antilock Brake System Traction Off Indicator Always On
^ Traction Off Indicator Inoperative in Antilock Brake System Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures
^ Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Inoperative in Lighting Systems Testing and Inspection

Audible Warnings
^ Chime Always On
^ Chime Inoperative