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Head Up Display (HUD) Inoperative

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Head Up Display (HUD) Inoperative

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference: Head Up Display Schematics 
1 Did you perform the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Diagnostic System Check? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster 
2
  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Move the head-up display (HUD) dimmer switch to the full bright position.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
Do all segments of the HUD illuminate for 3.5 seconds?
Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems Go to Step 3 
3 Does the HUD display 2 dashes? Go to Step 4  Go to Step 5 
4 Test the HUD clock circuit for a short to ground, or an open at the IPC. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 18  Go to Step 6 
5 Test the HUD ground circuit for a short to B+, or an open at the IPC. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 18  Go to Step 8 
6 Test the HUD data circuit for an open or a short to ground at the IPC. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 18  Go to Step 7 
7 Test the HUD strobe circuit for an open or a short to ground at the IPC. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 18  Go to Step 13 
8 Test the HUD ignition 1 circuit for a short to ground, or an open at the IPC. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 18  Go to Step 9 
9 Test the HUD dim slider circuit for an open at the IPC. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 18  Go to Step 10 
10 Test the HUD switch ground circuit for an open at the HUD switch. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 18  Go to Step 11 
11 Test the HUD switch dim slider circuit for an open at the HUD switch. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 18  Go to Step 12 
12 Test the HUD switch page circuit for an open at the HUD switch. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 18  Go to Step 13 
13 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the HUD switch and IPC. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 18  Go to Step 14 
14 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the HUD. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 18  Go to Step 15 
15 Replace the HUD switch. Refer to Head Up Display Switch Replacement .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 18  Go to Step 16 
16 Replace the HUD. Refer to Head Up Display Replacement .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 18  Go to Step 17 
17 Replace the IPC. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement .
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 18  -
18 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
System OK Go to Step 2