A Symptom Diagnosis

SYMPTOMS - INSTRUMENT PANEL, GAGES AND CONSOLE

IMPORTANT: The following steps must be completed before using the symptom tables.
1. Perform Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster and 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 module(s) 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
- Driver Information Center (DIC) Description and Operation
- Audible Warnings Description and Operation

Visual/Physical Inspection
- Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the Instrument Cluster or Audible Warning Systems.
- Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.
- Inspect the applicable reservoir for the proper fluid level related to the indicator or message.
- Verify that the indicators work properly during the displays test.

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:

Gages
- Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative
- Engine Oil Pressure Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative
- Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative
- Speedometer and/or Odometer Inaccurate or Inoperative
- Tachometer Inaccurate or Inoperative
- Volt Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative

Indicators
- ABS Indicator Always On in Antilock Brake System.
- ABS Indicator Inoperative in Antilock Brake System.
- Air Bag Indicator Circuit Malfunction
- Brake Warning Indicator Always On in Hydraulic Brakes.
- Brake Warning Indicator Inoperative in Hydraulic Brakes.
- Change Engine Oil Indicator Always On
- Charge Indicator Always On in Engine Electrical.
- Charge Indicator Inoperative in Engine Electrical.
- Cruise Control Indicator Always On in Cruise Control.
- Cruise Control Indicator Inoperative in Cruise Control.
- High Beam Indicator Always On in Lighting Systems.
- High Beam Indicator Inoperative in Lighting Systems.
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Always On in Computers and Control Systems.
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Inoperative in Computers and Control Systems.
- Low Fuel Indicator Inoperative
- Rear Hatch/Gate Ajar Indicator Always On in Trunk/Liftgate
- Rear Hatch/Gate Ajar Indicator Inoperative in Trunk/Liftgate
- Security Indicator Inoperative in Theft Systems.
- Service Indicator Always On in One Speed Automatic Transfer Case.
- Service Indicator Inoperative in One Speed Automatic Transfer Case.
- Service Indicator Always On in Two Speed Automatic Transfer Case.
- Service Indicator Inoperative in Two Speed Automatic Transfer Case.
- Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Always On or Flashing in Lighting Systems.
- Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Inoperative in Lighting Systems.

Driver Information Center
Driver Information Center (DIC) Switch(es) Inoperative

Instrument Cluster Dimming
- Interior Backlighting Does Not Dim in Lighting Systems.
- Interior Backlighting Inoperative in Lighting Systems.

Odometer
Odometer Trip/Reset Switch Inoperative

Audible Warning
- Chime Always On
- Chime Inoperative