Pinpoint Test D: The Transmission Display Is Inoperative

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

D1 RETRIEVE AND RECORD THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) DTCs FROM BOTH THE CONTINUOUS AND ON-DEMAND SELF-TESTS
- Check for recorded PCM DTCs from the continuous and on-demand self-test.
- Are any PCM DTCs recorded?
- Yes : REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE article to continue diagnosis. No GO to D2.
D2 CHECK FOR CORRECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OPERATION
- Disconnect all the instrument cluster connectors.
- Check for:
  - Corrosion
  - Pushed-out pins
- Connect all the instrument cluster connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
- Yes : INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.