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Symptom Chart

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SYMPTOM CHART

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • The message center is not operating correctly
  • Circuitry
  • Message center switch
  • Instrument cluster
  • The compass is inoperative
  • Circuitry
  • Compass sensor module
  • Instrument cluster
  • The compass is inaccurate
  • Zone setting
  • Compass calibration
  • Vehicle magnetized
  • Compass sensor module
  • The message center switch does not operate correctly
  • Circuitry
  • Message center switch
  • Instrument cluster
  • Not all segments of the display illuminate
  • Instrument cluster
  • INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The distance to empty (DTE)/average fuel economy is inoperative/incorrect
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the operation of the fuel gauge.
    • If the fuel gauge or speedometer do not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the fuel gauge or the speedometer.
    • If the fuel gauge and speedometer operate correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The message center display is blank
  • Instrument cluster
  • INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The check fuel cap display is never/always on
  • Evaporative system
  • Powertrain control module (PCM)
  • Instrument cluster
  • The CHECK GAUGES display is never/always on
  • Gauges
  • Instrument cluster
  • VERIFY the fuel gauge, the voltmeter, and the oil pressure gauge for correct operation.
    • If the gauges do not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the gauges.
    • If the gauges operate correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The low fuel display is never/always on
  • Fuel gauge
  • Instrument cluster
  • VERIFY the fuel gauge for correct operation.
    • If the fuel gauge does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the fuel gauge.
    • If the fuel gauge operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The door ajar display is never/always on
  • Circuitry
  • Instrument cluster
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