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Diagnostic Procedure

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NO RESPONSE FROM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

TEST ACTION
1 Turn the ignition on.
With the DRB, enter Body then Body Computer.
Was the DRB able to I/D or communicate with the CTM?
  1. Yes --> Go To 2
  2. No --> Refer to the symptom list for problems related to no communication with the CTM.

    Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1  .
2 Turn the ignition off.
Turn all lights off.
Disconnect the Instrument Cluster C1 harness connector.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, back probe both ground circuits.
Is the test light illuminated for both circuits?
  1. Yes --> Go To 3
  2. No --> Repair the ground circuit(s) for an open.

    Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1  .
3 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Instrument Cluster C1 harness connector.
Turn the ignition on.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, probe both Fused Ignition Switch Output circuits.
Is the test light illuminated for both circuits?
  1. Yes --> Go To 4
  2. No --> Check Fuse #8 or Fuse #14 in the Junction Block for an open. If OK repair the Fused Ignition Switch Output circuit for an open.

    Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1  .
4 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Instrument Cluster C1 harness connector.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, probe the Fused B+ circuit.
Is the test light illuminated?
  1. Yes --> Go To 5
  2. No --> Repair the Fused B+ circuit for an open.

    Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1  .
5
NOTE: Ensure there is PCI Bus communication with other modules on the vehicle before proceeding. If not, refer to the symptom list for problems related to no communication with the CTM.
Disconnect the Instrument Cluster C1 harness connector.Use Scope input cable CH7058, Cable to Probe adapter CH7062, and the red and black test probes.Connect the scope input cable to the channel one connector on the DRB. Attach the red and black leads and the cable to probe adapter to the scope input cable.With the DRBIII(R) select Pep Module Tools.Select lab scope.Select Live Data.Select 12 volt square wave.Press F2 for Scope.Press F2 and use the down arrow to set voltage range to 20 volts. Press F2 again when complete.Connect the Black lead to the chassis ground. Connect the Red lead to the PCI Bus circuit in the Instrument Cluster connector.Turn the ignition on.Observe the voltage display on the DRB Lab Scope.Does the voltage pulse from 0 to approximately 7.5 volts?
  1. Yes --> Go To 6
  2. No --> Repair the PCI Bus circuit for an open.

    Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1  .
6 If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.
  1. Repair
    1. Replace the Instrument Cluster in accordance with the service information.
    2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1  .
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