A Symptom Diagnosis
SYMPTOMS - INSTRUMENT PANEL, GAGES AND CONSOLEIMPORTANT: The following steps must be completed before using the symptom tables.
1. Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster , the Diagnostic System Check - Head Up Display , or the 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 modules can communicate via the serial data link. Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Panel Cluster Diagnostic System Check - Head Up Display 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
- Driver Information Center (DIC) Description and Operation
- Head Up Display (HUD) Description and Operation
- Audible Warnings Description and Operation
Visual/Physical Inspection
- Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the instrument cluster, the driver information display, or the audible warnings.
- Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.
- For any indicator or message relating to fluid level, perform a visual inspection of the fluid level before beginning diagnosis.
- Verify that the indicators and message display works properly during the displays check.
Intermittent
Faulty electrical connections or wiring may be the cause of intermittent conditions.
Symptom List
Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:
Audible Warnings
- Chime Always On
- Chime Inoperative
Driver Information Center (DIC)
- Driver Information Center (DIC) Temperature Display Always Reads SC
- Driver Information Center (DIC) Temperature Display Always Reads OC
- Outside Air Temperature Display Inaccurate or Inoperative
- Driver Information Center (DIC) Compass Inaccurate or C Displayed
- Driver Information Center (DIC) Switch(es) Inoperative
Gages
- 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
Heads Up Display
- Head Up Display (HUD) Inoperative
- Head Up Display (HUD) Turn Signal Indicator Inoperative - Left/Right
- Head Up Display (HUD) Image Adjustment Inoperative
- Head Up Display (HUD) Intensity Does Not Vary
Indicators
- ABS Indicator Always On in ABS
- ABS Indicator Inoperative in ABS
- Air Bag Indicator Circuit Malfunction in Restraint Systems
- For AWD DISABLE indicator refer to Differential Lock Indicator Inoperative in Rear Axle Controls
- Brake Warning Indicator Always On in Hydraulic Brakes
- Brake Warning Indicator Inoperative in Hydraulic Brakes
- Change Engine Oil Indicator Always On
- Change Engine Oil Indicator Inoperative
- Charge Indicator Always On in Engine Electrical
- Charge Indicator Inoperative in Engine Electrical
- Door Ajar Indicator Malfunction in Doors
- Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Always On in Cooling System
- Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Always On
- High Beam Indicator Inoperative in Lighting Systems
- Low Engine Oil Level Indicator Always On
- For LOW FUEL indicator refer to Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative
- Low Traction Indicator Always On in ABS
- Low Traction Indicator Inoperative in ABS
- Low Washer Fluid Indicator Malfunction in Wipers/Washer Systems
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Always On in Computers and Control Systems
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Inoperative in Computers and Control Systems
- Park Lamp Out Indicator Inoperative in Lighting Systems
- Rear Hatch/Gate Ajar Indicator Always On in Trunk/Liftgate
- Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction in Seat Belts
- Security Indicator LED Inoperative in Theft Deterrent
- Traction Off Indicator Always On in ABS
- Traction Off Indicator Inoperative in ABS
- Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Inoperative in Lighting Systems