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Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative

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Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference:  Instrument Cluster Schematics  
1 Did you perform the Instrument Cluster Diagnostic System Check? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster 
2
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
  3. With the scan tool, perform the Coolant Gauge Sweep Test.
Does the engine coolant temperature gage move up and down when commanded?
Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems Go to Step 3 
3 Replace the IPC. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement (Chevrolet)  or Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement (Pontiac) .
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 4  -
4 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
System OK Go to Step 2