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Symptom Chart

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SYMPTOM CHART

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • No communication with the instrument cluster
  • Circuitry.
  • Controller area network (CAN) circuits.
  • Universal asynchronous receiver-transmitter (UART)-based protocol (UBP) circuits.
  • Instrument cluster.
  • The message center is not operating correctly
  • Instrument cluster.
  • Message center switch.
  • Circuitry.
  • The compass is inoperative
  • Compass sensor module.
  • Instrument cluster.
  • Circuitry.
  • The compass is inaccurate
  • Zone setting.
  • Calibration.
  • Vehicle magnetization.
  • Compass sensor module.
  • Circuitry.
  • The message center display is blank
  • Instrument cluster.
  • The charging system warning is incorrect
  • Generator.
  • Powertrain control module (PCM).
  • Instrument cluster.
  • Circuitry.
  • The message center switch does not operate correctly
  • Message center switch.
  • Instrument cluster.
  • Circuitry.
  • The low washer fluid level display does not operate correctly
  • Washer fluid level switch.
  • Instrument cluster.
  • Circuitry.
  • The door ajar display does not operate correctly
  • Door ajar switch(es).
  • Vehicle security module.
  • Instrument cluster.
  • Circuitry.
  • The low fuel level display does not operate correctly
  • Fuel pump module.
  • Instrument cluster.
  • Circuitry.
  • The distance to empty, average fuel economy display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster.
  • Powertrain control module (PCM).
  • Circuitry.
  • CHECK the operation of the speedometer, the fuel gauge and the odometer. If inoperative, Go To PINPOINT TEST L .
  • The low brake fluid level display does not operate correctly
  • Brake fluid level switch.
  • Instrument cluster.
  • Circuitry.
  • The low oil pressure display does not operate correctly
  • Engine oil pressure switch.
  • Instrument cluster.
  • Circuitry.
  • The check engine temperature display does not operate correctly
  • Engine temperature sensor.
  • Powertrain control module (PCM).
  • Instrument cluster.
  • Circuitry.
  • The parking aid indicator does not operate correctly
  • Parking aid module.
  • Instrument cluster.
  • Circuitry.