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Description & Operation

Instrument cluster contains speedometer/odometer, tachometer (if equipped), fuel gauge/temperature gauge assembly, printed circuit, and instrument cluster amplifier. Warning lights are placed in various locations around instrument cluster. Transmission range indicator is located below speedometer. Instrument cluster and panel will not illuminate when headlight switch is in OFF position.

Low fuel level warning/anti-slosh module is designed to light low fuel warning momentarily for function proof when ignition is turned on. Instrument cluster gauge amplifier is part of low fuel level warning/anti-slosh module and provides delay in fuel gauge to prevent fluctuation in fuel gauge pointer as a result of fuel movement in tank. The module is a small printed circuit board which latches into a pocket on back of instrument cluster. There are no provisions for calibration or adjustment of low fuel level warning/anti-slosh module.

When ignition switch is turned to ON position, the following warning indicators will light momentarily for function proof (prove out):