Driver Information Center (DIC) Switch Malfunction
Driver Information Center (DIC) Switch Malfunction
Diagnostic Instructions
* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit/System Description
The driver information center (DIC) switch are normally open momentary switch. The instrument panel cluster (IPC) interfaces with the driver information center (DIC) switch(es) via a discreet circuit. The DIC switch signal circuit is pulled up to battery voltage in the IPC. The switch input to the cluster is pulled low or grounded when a switch is activated. The IPC reads the voltage at the analog input to determine which switch is pressed. The switch input to the cluster is set up in a resistor ladder format. The DIC switch include the INFO and the SET/RESET switches. A simultaneous press and hold of the INFO and SET/RESET switch activates the MENU switch. The MENU switch is the third embedded switch used to activate the various DIC personalization menus.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Instrument Cluster Schematics (Instrument Cluster Schematics)
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views (Connector Views)
Description and Operation
Driver Information Center (DIC) Description and Operation (Description and Operation)
Electrical Information Reference
* Circuit Testing (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Connector Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Wiring Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for scan tool information
Circuit/System Verification
Ignition ON, verify that when the DIC switches are pressed and released the DIC switch scan tool parameters toggle between Active and Inactive.
Circuit/System Testing
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the driver information center (DIC) switch.
2. Ignition OFF, test for less than 5 ohms between the ground circuit terminal 7 and ground.
• If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance.
3. Ignition ON, verify that all scan tool DIC Switch parameters are Inactive.
• If any DIC switch parameters are not Inactive, test the signal circuit terminal 1 for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the instrument panel cluster (IPC).
4. Ignition ON, install a 3-A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 1 and ground. Verify that all scan tool DIC switch parameters are Active.
• If any is not Active, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the IPC.
5. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the DIC switch.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.
* Steering Wheel Control Switch Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair)
* Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for the IPC replacement, setup, and programming