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Symptom Charts

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Symptom Chart - Instrument Cluster

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • No communication with the instrument cluster (IC)
  • Fuse(s)
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Instrument cluster (IC)
  • The instrument cluster (IC) is inoperative
  • Fuse(s)
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Instrument cluster (IC)
  • Incorrect fuel gauge indication
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Fuel level sensor (float and card) (gasoline)
  • Fuel level sensor (diesel)
  • Fuel pump module
  • Fuel tank
  • Instrument cluster (IC)
  • Incorrect voltage gauge indication
  • Charging system concern
  • Instrument cluster (IC)
  • The oil pressure gauge is inoperative
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Engine oil pressure switch
  • Base engine concern
  • Instrument cluster (IC)
  • Incorrect temperature gauge indication
  • Cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor
  • PCM
  • Instrument cluster (IC)
  • The tachometer is inoperative
  • PCM
  • Instrument cluster (IC)
  • The speedometer/odometer is inoperative
  • PCM
  • Instrument cluster (IC)
  • Incorrect speedometer indication
  • PCM axle ratio and tire size configuration
  • Output shaft speed sensor (OSS) concern
  • PCM
  • Instrument cluster (IC)
  • Trip odometer is inoperative, speedometer OK
  • Instrument cluster (IC)
  • VERIFY the SELECT/RESET button is not binding. If the button is OK, INSTALL a new instrument cluster (IC). REFER to Instrument Cluster (IC) .
  • The low fuel warning indicator is never/always on
  • Instrument cluster (IC)
  • The BRAKE warning indicator is never on
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Parking brake switch
  • Brake fluid level switch (part of the master cylinder)
  • Instrument cluster (IC)
  • The BRAKE warning indicator is always on
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Parking brake switch
  • Brake fluid level switch (part of the master cylinder)
  • Instrument cluster (IC)
  • The ABS warning indicator is never/always on
  • ABS module
  • Instrument cluster (IC)
  • The high beam indicator is never on
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Instrument cluster (IC)
  • The RH/LH turn indicator is never on
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Instrument cluster (IC)
  • The safety belt warning indicator is never/always on
  • Restraints control module (RCM)
  • Instrument cluster (IC)
  • The air bag warning indicator is never/always on
  • RCM
  • Instrument cluster (IC)
  • The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is never/always on
  • PCM
  • Instrument cluster (IC)
  • The low oil pressure warning indicator is never/always on
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Engine oil pressure switch
  • Base engine concern
  • Instrument cluster (IC)
  • The check fuel cap indicator is never/always on
  • PCM
  • Instrument cluster (IC)
  • The engine coolant over temperature warning indicator is never/always on
  • PCM
  • Instrument cluster (IC)
  • The O/D OFF indicator is never/always on
  • PCM
  • Instrument cluster (IC)
  • The powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator is never/always on
  • PCM
  • Instrument cluster (IC)
  • The traction control/stability assist indicator is never/always on
  • ABS module
  • PCM
  • Instrument cluster (IC)
  • The charging system warning indicator is never/always on
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Generator (single generator only)
  • PCM (dual generators only)
  • Instrument cluster (IC)
  • The speed control indicator is never/always on
  • Speed control system concern
  • PCM
  • Instrument cluster (IC)
  • The tow haul indicator is never/always on
  • PCM
  • Instrument cluster (IC)
  • The anti-theft indicator is never/always on
  • Passive anti-theft system (PATS) concern
  • Instrument cluster (IC)
  • The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning indicator is never/always on
  • TPMS concern
  • Vehicle security module (VSM)
  • Instrument cluster (IC)
  • The wait to start warning indicator is never/always on
  • PCM
  • Instrument cluster (IC)
  • The water in fuel warning indicator is never/always on
  • PCM
  • Instrument cluster (IC)
Symptom Chart - Warning Chimes

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • All the chimes are inoperative
  • Instrument cluster (IC)
  • CHECK the warning lamps operation.
    • If the warning lamps operate correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster (IC). REFER to Instrument Cluster (IC) . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The key-in-ignition warning chime is inoperative
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Key-in-ignition warning switch (part of the ignition lock cylinder)
  • Instrument cluster (IC)
  • The headlamp on reminder chime is inoperative
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Instrument cluster (IC)
  • The roll stability control (RSC) warning chime is inoperative
  • Instrument cluster (IC)
  • The chime sounds when the driver door is ajar (no key in ignition and headlamps off)
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Exterior lighting concern
  • Key-in-ignition warning switch (part of the ignition lock cylinder)
  • Clockspring
  • Instrument cluster (IC)
  • The safety belt warning chime does not operate correctly
  • Safety belt warning indication concern
  • Instrument cluster (IC)
  • The Belt-Minder® feature does not operate correctly
  • Belt-Minder® deactivated
  • Safety belt warning indication concern
  • Speedometer concern
  • Instrument cluster (IC)
  • The generic message warning chime does not operate correctly
  • Low fuel warning indication concern
  • Traction control/stability assist indication concern
  • Instrument cluster (IC)
  • CHECK the operation of the low fuel and traction control/stability assist warning indicators.
    • If the low fuel and traction control/stability assist warning indicators do not operate correctly, go to Pinpoint Test I  (low fuel) or Go to Pinpoint Test W  (traction control/stability assist).
    • If the low fuel and traction control/stability assist warning indicators operate correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster (IC). REFER to Instrument Cluster (IC) . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The air bag secondary warning chime is inoperative/has activated
  • Instrument cluster (IC)
  • RETRIEVE the recorded instrument cluster (IC) DTCs from the continuous and on-demand self-tests.
    • If the instrument cluster (IC) DTC B1868 is not present, the system is operating correctly. The air bag secondary warning chime sounds only when a fault in the air bag warning indicator is present and DTC B1868 is recorded.
    • If the instrument cluster (IC) DTC B1868 is present, INSTALL a new instrument cluster (IC). REFER to Instrument Cluster (IC) . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The park brake warning chime does not operate correctly
  • Brake warning indicator concern
  • Instrument cluster (IC)
  • CHECK the operation of the brake warning indicator.
    • If the brake warning indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster (IC). REFER to Instrument Cluster (IC) . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The SERVICE RSC NOW message is never/always displayed
  • Traction control/stability assist warning indicator concern
  • Instrument cluster (IC)
    NOTE: This message only applies to vehicles equipped with roll stability control (RSC).
  • CHECK the operation of the traction control/stability assist indicator.
    • If the traction control/stability assist indicator does not operate correctly, go to Pinpoint Test W .
    • If the traction control/stability control indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster (IC). REFER to Instrument Cluster (IC) . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The LOW FUEL message is never/always displayed
  • Low fuel warning indicator concern
  • Instrument cluster (IC)
  • CHECK the operation of the low fuel warning indicator.
    • If the low fuel warning indicator does not operate correctly, go to Pinpoint Test I .
    • If the low fuel warning indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster (IC). REFER to Instrument Cluster (IC) . TEST the system for normal operation.
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