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Symptoms - Displays and Gages

Important: The following steps must be completed before using the symptom tables.

1. Perform Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle before using the Symptom Tables in order to verify that all of the following are true:

* There are no DTCs set.
* The control modules can communicate via the serial data link. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

2. Review the system operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to the following:

* Audible Warnings Description and Operation
* Compass Calibration and Magnetic Variance
* Driver Information Center (DIC) Description and Operation
* Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
* Instrument Cluster Description and Operation

Visual/Physical Inspection

* Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the instrument panel cluster or audible warnings system.
* Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.
* Inspect for the proper fluid levels.

Intermittent

Faulty electrical connections or wiring may be the cause of intermittent conditions. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Diagnostic Aids. Component Tests and General Diagnostics

Symptom List

Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:

Gages and Odometer
* Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative
* Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative
* Hourmeter Inaccurate or Inoperative
* Odometer Trip/Reset Switch Inoperative
* Speedometer and/or Odometer Inaccurate or Inoperative
* Tachometer Inaccurate or Inoperative

Indicators
* ABS Indicator Malfunction
* Air Bag Indicator Circuit Malfunction
* Brake Warning Indicator Malfunction
* Charge Indicator Malfunction
* Daytime Running Lamps Malfunction
* Door Ajar Indicator Malfunction (Except RPO AXC/AXE) Door Ajar Indicator Malfunction (With RPO AXC/AXE)
* Driver Information Center (DIC) Switch Inoperative
* Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Malfunction
* Front Fog Lamps Malfunction
* Headlamps Malfunction
* Head Up Display (HUD) Malfunction
* Interior Backlighting Malfunction
* Liftgate Ajar Indicator Malfunction (Manual Liftgate) Liftgate Ajar Indicator Malfunction (Power Liftgate)
* Low Tire Pressure Indicator Always On
* Low Tire Pressure Indicator Inoperative
* Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Diagnosis
* Mirror Compass Display Inoperative or Inaccurate
* Odometer Trip/Reset Switch Inoperative
* Park, License, and/or Tail Lamps Malfunction
* Passenger Presence System Indicator Circuit Malfunction
* Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction - Driver
* Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction - Passenger
* StabiliTrak Indicator Malfunction
* Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Malfunction

Audible Warnings

Chime Malfunction