Diagnostic Starting Point - Instrument Panel, Gages and Console

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Montana, 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2003 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Begin the IP system diagnosis with DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK - INSTRUMENT CLUSTER or the DIC system diagnosis with DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK - DRIVER INFORMATION SYSTEMS . The Diagnostic System Check will provide the following information:

The identification of the control module(s) which command the system
The ability of the control module(s) to communicate through the serial data circuit
The identification of any stored diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) and their status

The use of the Diagnostic System Check will identify the correct procedure for diagnosing the system and where the procedure is located.

Begin the audible warning system diagnosis by reviewing the system Operation. Reviewing the Operation information will help you determine the correct symptom diagnostic procedure when an audible warning malfunction exists. Reviewing the Operation information will also help you determine if the condition described by the customer is normal operation. Refer to SYMPTOMS - INSTRUMENT PANEL, GAGES AND CONSOLE in order to identify the correct procedure for diagnosing the audible warning system and where the procedure is located.