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Inspection and Verification

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  1. Verify the customer concern.
  2. Visually inspect the following for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.
    VISUAL INSPECTION CHART

    Mechanical Electrical
    • Washer fluid level
    • Fuel tank
    • Engine coolant level
    • Accessory drive belt
    • Engine oil level
    • Brake fluid level
    • Tire pressure
    • Central junction box (CJB) fuse(s):
      • 33 (15A)
      • 35 (10A)
      • 41 (10A)
      • 45 (10A)
    • Circuitry
    • Instrument cluster
    • Switches or sensors
  3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
    4. NOTE: Make sure to use the latest scan tool software release.
  4. If the cause is not visually evident, connect the scan tool to the data link connector (DLC).
    5. NOTE: The vehicle communication module (VCM) LED prove-out confirms power and ground from the DLC are provided to the VCM.
  5. If the scan tool does not communicate with the VCM:
    • Check the VCM connection to the vehicle.
    • Check the scan tool connection to the VCM.
  6. If the scan tool does not communicate with the vehicle:
    • Verify the ignition key is in the ON position.
    • Verify the scan tool operation with a known good vehicle.
  7. Carry out the network test:
    • If the network test passes, retrieve and record the continuous memory DTCs.
  8. Clear the continuous DTCs and carry out the self-test diagnostics for the instrument cluster.
  9. If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, refer to the Instrument Cluster Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index.
  10. If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, go to Symptom Chart .
    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX

    DTC Description Action
    B1209 EIC Switch-2 Assembly Circuit Failure Go to Pinpoint Test D .
    U2013 Compass Module - Is Not Responding Go to Pinpoint Test B .
    All other DTCs - REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES article.
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