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Symptom Table

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SYMPTOM TABLE

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • The message center is not operating correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • The compass is inoperative
  • Fuse
  • Circuitry
  • Compass sensor module
  • The compass is inaccurate
  • Zone setting
  • Calibration
  • Vehicle is magnetized
  • Compass sensor module
  • The message center display is blank
  • Instrument cluster
  • The message center switch does not operate correctly
  • Circuitry
  • Message center switch
  • Clockspring
  • Instrument cluster
  • The distance to empty (DTE)/average fuel economy is inoperative
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the operation of the speedometer, the odometer, and the fuel gauge.
  • The LIFTGATE AJAR display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the door ajar warning indicator for correct operation.
  • The TRUNK AJAR display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the door ajar warning indicator for correct operation.
  • The LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the brake warning indicator for correct operation.
  • The LOW WASHER FLUID LEVEL display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • The CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • The CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • The LOW FUEL LEVEL display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • The OIL LIFE display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
    NOTE: The oil life display is calculated by mileage and time (8047 km [5000 miles]/180 days). The counter starts when the vehicle is built. RESET the oil life display, and advise the operator to have the oil changed at the recommended service interval. REFER to the Owner's Literature for additional information.
  • CHECK the operation of the speedometer gauge and the odometer display.
    • If the gauges operate correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . TEST the system for normal operation.
    • If the gauges do not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis.
  • The DRIVER'S DOOR, PASSENGER'S DOOR, LEFT REAR DOOR, AND RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • The PARK BRAKE ENGAGED display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
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