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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.
  • The control illumination is inoperative/always on
  • Instrument cluster.
  • SJB.
  • Circuitry.
  • The instrument cluster illumination is inoperative
  • Instrument cluster.
  • Circuitry.
  • SJB.
  • Instrument panel dimmer switch.
  • The message center/odometer display inoperative or does not dim
  • Instrument cluster.
  • The climate control illumination is inoperative - front or rear (if equipped)
  • Bulb(s).
  • Circuitry.
  • Front climate control assembly.
  • Auxiliary climate control assembly.
  • The audio system illumination is inoperative - front or rear controls
  • Circuitry.
  • Audio unit.
  • Rear integrated control panel (RICP) (if equipped).
  • A single illumination source is inoperative
  • Circuitry.
  • Bulb.
  • Component.
  • A single illumination source is inoperative - passenger power window switch
  • Switch.
  • INSTALL a new switch.
TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The steering wheel control switches are inoperative
  • Circuitry.
  • Air bag sliding contact.
  • Switch (es).
  • The control illumination is inoperative/always on
  • Circuitry.
  • Instrument panel dimmer switch.
  • Instrument cluster.
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