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Instrument Cluster / Carrier: Testing and Inspection






Instrument Cluster Output Diagnostic Test Mode

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051A)

The following components and functions can be checked via output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM) of instrument cluster:

Speedometer (G21)

Tachometer (G5)

Fuel gauge (G1)

Coolant temperature gauge (G3)

Oil Temperature Display (Y12)

Supply Voltage Display (Y11)

Segment test (During segment test, all segments of display unit are activated. For this, the display will be activated in sequence in the colors white, red, green and blue.)

Glow Plug Indicator Light (K29)

Brake and Parking Brake Warning Lamp (K7)

Safety Belt Warning Light (K19)

Oil Pressure Warning Buzzer (H11)

Gong (activation of gong in instrument cluster)

Flasher acoustic (activation of flasher relay)

Above system/component checks depend on market version and installed equipment.

- Connect the (VAS 5051A).

- In (VAS 5051A) , select operating mode "Guided Fault Finding".

- Using the "Go To" button, select "Functions/Component selection" and the following menu options in sequence:

Body

Electrical Equipment

01 - On Board Diagnostic (OBD) capable systems

Instrument Cluster

Instrument cluster functions

Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM) of instrument cluster