Driver Information Center (DIC) Switch(es) Inoperative
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Driver Information Center (DIC) Switch(es) Inoperative
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schematic Reference: Instrument Cluster Schematics | |||
| 1 | Did you perform the IPC Diagnostic System Check? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster |
| 2 |
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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Does the scan tool display Off when each switch is pressed? | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Does the scan tool always display On for the suspect switch even when the switch is released? | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 6 |
| 5 |
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Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 12 |
| 6 |
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Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 8 |
| 7 | Test the signal circuit of the suspect DIC switch for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 11 |
| 8 | Test the signal circuit of the suspect DIC switch 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 14 | Go to Step 11 |
| 9 | Test the ground circuit of the DIC switch 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 14 | Go to Step 10 |
| 10 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the DIC switch. 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 14 | Go to Step 12 |
| 11 | Inspect for poor connections at the 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 14 | Go to Step 13 |
| 12 | Replace the DIC switch. Refer to Driver Information Center Switch Replacement (Rendezvous) or Driver Information Center Switch Replacement (Aztek) . Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 14 | - |
| 13 |
IMPORTANT:
Perform the compass calibration and variance procedure on the replacement IPC. Replace the IPC. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement .Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 14 | - |
| 14 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 2 |