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System Tests: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lincoln Blackwood. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: Disconnect negative battery cable before disconnecting GEM connectors, failure to do so can result in GEM storing erroneous codes and may also result in erratic operation of GEM after repairs.
NOTE: If concern is that indicator never illuminates, check bulb before performing system tests. See USING HYBRID ELECTRONIC CLUSTER  under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. This will command all instrument cluster bulbs and LEDs to illuminate.
SYMPTOM INDEX

Symptom Perform Test
No Communication With Hybrid Electronic Cluster A 
Fuel Sender Open, Shorted Or Inaccurate B 
LOW FUEL Indicator Never Or Always On C 
Oil Gauge Reads Normal With Engine Off (1)
Voltmeter Inaccurate (2)
Oil Pressure Gauge Inaccurate D 
Low Oil Warning Light Stays On & Temperature Gauge Reads Normally D 
Temperature Gauge Inaccurate E 
Temperature Warning Light Flickers, Temperature Gauge Reads Fully Hot (1)
Speedometer/Odometer Inoperative F 
Tachometer Inoperative G 
Tachometer Inaccurate (1)
Safety Belt Indicator Light Inoperative/Does Not Operate Correctly (Chime Operative) H 
DOOR AJAR Light Inoperative/Does Not Operate Correctly (Chime Okay) I 
Low Washer Fluid Indicator Is Never/Always On J 
BRAKE Warning Light Inoperative Or Always On K 
Charging System Indicator Light Inoperative Or Always On L 
The Traction Control Indicator Is Always/Never On M 
High Beam Indicator Light Inoperative Or Always On N 
Air Bag Warning Light Inoperative Or Always On O 
ABS Warning Light Inoperative Or Always On P 
SERVICE ENGINE SOON Light Inoperative Or Always On Q 
Turn/Hazard Indicator Light Inoperative Or Always On R 
THEFT Indicator Light Inoperative Or Always On (3)
The Air Suspension Indicator Is Always/Never On S 
Integrated Circuit Display Inoperative Or Erratic (4)
Check Gage Indicator Is Inoperative/Always On T 
(1) Replace instrument cluster. See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Retest system.
(2) See GENERATORS & REGULATORS article in ELECTRICAL.
(3) See PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEMS - BLACKWOOD & F150 article.
(4) Perform instrument cluster self-test. See Using Hybrid Electronic Cluster . under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM.
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