Diagnostic Procedure

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ONE GAUGE NOT OPERATING PROPERLY - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

TEST	ACTION
1	NOTE: Diagnose and repair all Communication or PCM DTC's before continuing with this test. NOTE: Ensure that the Instrument Cluster is communicating on the PCI Bus before proceeding. With the DRBIII(R), select Body, MIC, System Tests, then Cluster Calibration Points.Select the gauge in question.With the DRBIII(R), actuate the gauge calibration points.The gauges should reach the following calibration points.Speedometer: 0, 20, 55, 75Fuel: Empty, 1/8, 1/4, FullTachometer: 0, 1000, 3500, 7000Temperature: Cold, Normal Low, Normal High, HighOil Pressure: Low, Normal Low, Normal High, HighVoltmeter: Low, Normal Low, Normal High, HighDid the gauge respond correctly to the calibration points? Yes --> Go To 2 No --> Replace the Instrument Cluster in accordance with the Service Information. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
2	NOTE: The condition is not present at this time. The following list may help in identifying the intermittent condition. Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins (TSB) that may apply.Visually inspect the related wiring harness. Look for any chafed, pierced, or partially broken wires.Visually inspect the related wiring harness connectors. Look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.Were any of the above conditions present? Yes --> Repair as necessary. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . No --> Test Complete.

TEST

ACTION

NOTE: Diagnose and repair all Communication or PCM DTC's before continuing with this test.

NOTE: Ensure that the Instrument Cluster is communicating on the PCI Bus before proceeding.

With the DRBIII(R), select Body, MIC, System Tests, then Cluster Calibration Points.Select the gauge in question.With the DRBIII(R), actuate the gauge calibration points.The gauges should reach the following calibration points.Speedometer: 0, 20, 55, 75Fuel: Empty, 1/8, 1/4, FullTachometer: 0, 1000, 3500, 7000Temperature: Cold, Normal Low, Normal High, HighOil Pressure: Low, Normal Low, Normal High, HighVoltmeter: Low, Normal Low, Normal High, HighDid the gauge respond correctly to the calibration points?

Yes --> Go To 2
No --> Replace the Instrument Cluster in accordance with the Service Information.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .

NOTE: The condition is not present at this time. The following list may help in identifying the intermittent condition.

Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins (TSB) that may apply.Visually inspect the related wiring harness. Look for any chafed, pierced, or partially broken wires.Visually inspect the related wiring harness connectors. Look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.Were any of the above conditions present?

Yes --> Repair as necessary.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
No --> Test Complete.