Diagnostic Aids

When the instrument cluster detects low voltage at the battery positive voltage circuit, the instrument cluster will not communicate with the scan tool, and the odometer and PRNDL displays will not be illuminated. The season odometer will display if the trip reset switch is pressed, and the instrument cluster will communicate with the scan tool until the trip reset switch is released.
An intermittent condition is likely to be caused by an open condition in the battery positive voltage circuit.
DTC B1327 can only be read by the scan tool as a history code once the fault is removed. Refer to Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device in Computer/Integrating Systems for diagnosis of a loss of communication with the instrument cluster.

DTC B1327

Step	Action	Yes	No
Schematic Reference: Instrument Cluster Schematics Connector End View Reference: Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console Connector End Views
1	Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?	Go to Step 2	Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information
2	Test the battery positive voltage circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 6	Go to Step 3
3	Test the ground circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 6	Go to Step 4
4	Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the instrument panel cluster (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 6	Go to Step 5
5	Replace the IPC. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming. Did you complete the replacement?	Go to Step 6	-
6	Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition?	System OK	Go to Step 2