Instrument Cluster Inoperative
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Instrument Cluster Inoperative
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
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| Schematic Reference: Instrument Cluster Schematics Connector End View Reference: Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console Connector End Views |
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| 1 | Did you perform the Instrument Cluster Diagnostic System Check? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster |
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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems | Go to Step 3 |
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Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 7 |
| 4 | Connect a test lamp between the ignition 1 voltage circuit of the instrument cluster and the ground circuit of the instrument cluster. Does the test lamp illuminate? |
Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 6 |
| 5 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of 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 9 | Go to Step 8 |
| 6 | Repair the open or a high resistance in the ground circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 9 | - |
| 7 | Repair the open, short to ground or high resistance in the ignition 1 voltage circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 9 | - |
| 8 | Replace the IPC. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 9 | - |
| 9 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you find and correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |