- Symptoms - Displays and Gages

Symptoms - Displays and Gages

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

1. Perform the 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 procedures:

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

Visual/Physical Inspection

* Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the instrument panel cluster (IPC) 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 lists in order to diagnose the symptom:

Gages and Odometer

* Boost Gage Inoperative
* Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative
* Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative (2.4L and 2.2L) Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative (2.0L and 2.2L)
* Speedometer and/or Odometer Inaccurate or Inoperative
* Tachometer Inaccurate or Inoperative

Indicators

* ABS Indicator Always On
* ABS Indicator Inoperative
* Air Bag Indicator Circuit Malfunction
* Brake Warning Indicator Always On
* Brake Warning Indicator Inoperative
* Charge Indicator Always On
* Charge Indicator Inoperative
* Engine RPM Indicator Malfunction
* Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Always On
* High Beam Indicator Inoperative
* Low Engine Coolant Indicator Always On
* Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Inoperative
* Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Always On
* Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Diagnosis
* Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Diagnosis
* Mirrors - Compass Display Inoperative or Inaccurate
* Mirrors - Temperature Displays SC or OC
* Odometer Trip/Reset Switch Inoperative
* Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction - Driver
* Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction - Passenger
* Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Inoperative
* Traction Control Indicator Always On
* Traction Control Indicator Inoperative
* Trunk Ajar Indicator Always On
* Trunk Ajar Indicator Inoperative
* Security Indicator Always On or Flashing
* Security Indicator Inoperative

Audible Warnings

* Chime Always On
* Chime Inoperative