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Symptom Chart

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SYMPTOM CHART

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • No communication with the instrument cluster
  • Circuitry
  • Instrument cluster
  • No communication with the smart junction box (SJB)
  • Circuitry
  • SJB
  • The control illumination is inoperative
  • Smart junction box (SJB)
  • The instrument cluster illumination is inoperative
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the audio unit illumination for correct operation.
    • If the audio unit illumination operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
    • If the audio unit does not operate correctly, REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK to continue diagnosis of the communications network.
  • The audio unit illumination is inoperative
  • Audio unit
  • CHECK the instrument cluster illumination for correct operation.
    • If the instrument cluster illumination operates correctly, REMOVE the audio unit. REFER to ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION . SEND it to an authorized repair facility. TEST the system for normal operation after the repair.
    • If the instrument cluster illumination does not operate correctly, REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK to continue diagnosis of the communications network.
  • The electronic automatic temperature control (EATC) illumination is inoperative
  • EATC module
  • The window control switch illumination is inoperative
  • Circuitry
  • Window control switch
  • For all others, CHECK the operation of the power windows.
    • If the power windows operate correctly, INSTALL a new window control switch. REFER to GLASS, FRAMES AND MECHANISMS . TEST the system for normal operation.
    • If the power windows do not operate correctly, REFER to GLASS, FRAMES AND MECHANISMS to continue diagnosis of the power windows.
  • The door lock control switch illumination is inoperative
  • Circuitry
  • Door lock control switch
  • The steering wheel control illumination is inoperative
  • Circuitry
  • Clockspring
  • Steering wheel controls
  • One or more module-controlled illumination source(s) is inoperative
  • Circuitry
  • Illumination source
  • Smart junction box (SJB)
  • The control illumination is always on
  • Circuitry
  • Smart junction box (SJB)
  • The control illumination does not dim
  • Circuitry
  • Instrument panel dimmer switch (part of the headlamp switch assembly)
  • Smart junction box (SJB)
  • A Single Illumination Source Is Inoperative - Non-dimmable Illumination Source
  • Circuitry
  • Ashtray (Zephyr)
  • Roof opening panel switch (if equipped)
  • Roof opening panel module
  • Smart junction box (SJB)