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Driver Information Center (DIC) Switch(es) Inoperative



Driver Information Center (DIC) Switch(es) Inoperative

Diagnostic Fault Information

Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

Circuit/System Description

The switch input to the DIC is pulled low when a switch is activated. The DIC monitors the DIC switch signal circuit to determine the switch inputs. Each switch state - GAGES, TRIP ODOMETER, SET/RESET, INFO, FUEL, OPTIONS- correspond to a certain resistance value.

Circuit/System Testing

Ignition ON, verify that all scan tool DIC Switch parameters toggle between Active and Inactive while pressing and releasing the switches.

If any DIC switch parameters does not toggle between Active and Inactive, replace the DIC.

Repair Instructions

Important: Always perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure. Verification Tests

Driver Information Center Replacement