Diagnostic Procedure

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ANY PCI BUS CLUSTER INDICATOR INOPERATIVE - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

TEST	ACTION
1	NOTE: Diagnose and repair any ABS, Airbag, or Skim DTCs before proceeding with this test. Turn the ignition on.With the DRBIII(R), select System Monitors, then J1850 Module Scan.Does the DRBIII(R) display MIC PRESENT on the BUS? Yes --> Go To 2 No --> Refer to the COMMUNICATION category and perform the appropriate symptom. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
2	Turn the ignition on. With the DRBIII(R), select Body, MIC, then MODULE DISPLAY. Does the DRBIII(R) display NO RESPONSE from MIC? Yes --> Refer to the symptom list for problems related to *NO RESPONSE FROM THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . No --> Go To 3
3	Turn the ignition on. With the DRBIII(R), select Body, MIC, SYSTEM TESTS, PCM MONITOR. Does the DRBIII(R) display PCM INACTIVE on the BUS? Yes --> Refer to the symptom list for problems related to *NO RESPONSE FROM THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . No --> Go To 4
4	NOTE: Diagnose and repair any PCM DTCs before proceeding with this test. Perform the Instrument Cluster self-test by depressing the Odometer trip/reset stalk while cycling the ignition from the off to the on position.When the Odometer displays CHEC, start the self-test by releasing the trip/reset stalk.Observe the indicator in question during the self-test.Did the indicator illuminate? Yes --> Refer to the appropriate Service Information category to diagnose the related system. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . No --> Replace the Instrument Cluster in accordance with the Service Information. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .