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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.
  • Incorrect fuel gauge indication
  • Circuitry.
  • Fuel pump module.
  • Flex-fuel module (4.0L Engines).
  • Fuel level sensor.
  • Fuel tank.
  • Instrument cluster.
  • Incorrect voltage gauge indication
  • Charging system.
  • Instrument cluster.
  • Incorrect oil pressure gauge indication
  • Circuitry.
  • Engine oil pressure switch.
  • Instrument cluster.
  • Incorrect temperature gauge indication
  • Powertrain control module (PCM).
  • Instrument cluster.
  • The speedometer/odometer is inoperative
  • Powertrain control module (PCM).
  • Instrument cluster.
  • The tachometer is inoperative
  • Powertrain control module (PCM).
  • Instrument cluster.
  • The door ajar indicator is inoperative (chime is operative)/does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster.
  • Vehicle security module.
  • The safety belt warning indicator is inoperative (chime is operative)/does not operate correctly
  • Circuitry.
  • Restraint control module (RCM).
  • Safety belt switch (part of the driver safety belt buckle).
  • Instrument cluster.
  • Inaccurate speedometer reading
  • Instrument cluster.
  • Anti-lock brake system (ABS) module.
  • The CHECK FUEL CAP indicator is never on
  • Powertrain control module (PCM).
  • Instrument cluster.
  • The CHECK FUEL CAP indicator is always on
  • Fuel evaporative system.
  • Powertrain control module (PCM).
  • The anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning indicator is never on
  • Instrument cluster.
  • ABS module.
  • The anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning indicator is always on
  • Instrument cluster.
  • ABS module.
  • The brake warning indicator is never/always on
  • Circuitry.
  • Brake fluid level switch.
  • Parking brake switch.
  • Anti-lock brake system (ABS) module.
  • Instrument cluster.
  • The SERVICE ENGINE SOON indicator is never on
  • Powertrain control module (PCM).
  • Instrument cluster.
  • The SERVICE ENGINE SOON indicator is always on
  • Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) related concern(s).
  • The charging system warning indicator is never/always on
  • Charging system.
  • Powertrain control module (PCM).
  • Instrument cluster.
  • The air bag indicator warning is never/always on
  • Circuitry.
  • Restraint control module (RCM).
  • Instrument cluster.
  • The high beam indicator is never on
  • Circuitry.
  • Instrument cluster.
  • The LH turn indicator is never on
  • Circuitry.
  • Instrument cluster.
  • The RH turn indicator is never on
  • Circuitry.
  • Instrument cluster.
  • The 4X4 HIGH/AWD LOCK indicator is never/always on
  • Circuitry.
  • Powertrain control module (PCM).
  • Instrument cluster.
  • The 4X4 LOW range indicator is never/always on
  • Powertrain control module (PCM).
  • Instrument cluster.
  • The speed control indicator is never/always on
  • Powertrain control module (PCM).
  • Instrument cluster.
  • The check gauge warning indicator is never/always on
  • Instrument cluster.
  • The O/D OFF indicator is never/always on
  • Powertrain control module (PCM).
  • Instrument cluster.
  • The traction control indicator is never/always on
  • Anti-lock brake system (ABS) module.
  • Instrument cluster.
  • The integrated circuit display is inoperative
  • Circuitry.
  • If the integrated circuit display or the temperature display is inoperative, GO to PINPOINT TEST Y .
 
  • Instrument cluster.
  • The instrument cluster is inoperative
  • Circuitry.
  • Instrument cluster.
  • The low tire warning indicator is never on
  • Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) module.
  • Instrument cluster.
  • The electronic throttle control indicator is never/always on
  • Powertrain control module (PCM).
  • Instrument cluster.
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