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Boost Gage Inoperative

Boost Gage Inoperative

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Schematic Reference: Instrument Cluster Schematics 
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information
2 Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
Does the boost gage perform a self test by the gage dial moving to 0 kPa (0psi) when the ignition is turned ON?
Go to Step 5  Go to Step 3 
3
  • Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  • Disconnect the boost gage.
  • Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  • Connect a test lamp between the boost gage ignition 1 voltage circuit and a good ground.
Does the test light illuminate?
Go to Step 4  Go to Step 6 
4 Connect a test lamp between the boost gage ignition 1 voltage circuit and the boost gage ground circuit.
Does the test light illuminate?
Go to Step 9  Go to Step 7 
5 Test the boost gage signal circuit for the following:
  • An open.
  • A high resistance.
  • A short to ground.

Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 11  Go to Step 8 
6 Test the ignition 1 voltage circuit of the boost gage for an open or for a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 11  Go to Step 9 
7 Test the ground circuit of the boost gage for an open or for a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 11  Go to Step 9 
8 Inspect for a poor connection at the harness connector of the ECM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 11  Go to Step 10 
9 Replace the boost gage. Refer to BOOST GAGE replacement.
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 11  -
10 Replace the ECM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 4  -
11 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
System OK Go to Step 2