Self Test

The diagnostic self test will put the IC into its self-diagnostic mode. In this mode the IC can perform a diagnostic test that will confirm that the circuitry, the gauges, and the indicators are capable of operating as designed. During the test the IC circuitry will position each of the gauge needles at various calibration points, illuminate each of the segments in the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) unit, and turn all of the indicators ON and OFF again.

Successful completion of the self test will confirm that the IC is operational. However, there may still be a problem with the Controller Area Network (CAN) data bus or Local Interface Network (LIN) data bus, the Engine Control Module (ECM), the Body Control Module (BCM), the Controller Antilock Brake (CAB), the All-Wheel Drive Control Module (AWDCM), the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC), the compass module, the Keyless Ignition Node (KIN), or the inputs to one of these electronic control modules. Use a diagnostic scan tool to diagnose these components. Refer to the appropriate diagnostic information.

1. Begin the test with the ignition switch in the OFF position.
2. Depress the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) menu Down Scrolling  switch button.
3. While still holding the scroll switch button depressed, turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not start the engine.
4. Release the switch button.
5. The instrument cluster will simultaneously begin to illuminate all of the operational segments in the LCD unit, and perform a bulb check of each operational LED indicator. The LCD segments and LED indicators remain illuminated as each gauge needle is swept to several calibration points and back. If a LCD segment or an LED indicator fails to illuminate, or if a gauge needle fails to sweep through the calibration points and back during this test, the instrument cluster must be replaced.
6. The self test is now complete. The instrument cluster will automatically exit the self-diagnostic mode and return to normal operation at the completion of the test. The self test will be aborted if the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position, or if an electronic vehicle speed  message indicating that the vehicle is moving is received over the CAN data bus during the test.
7. Go back to repeat the test, if necessary. Refer to  1.