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Symptom Chart

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SYMPTOM CHART

Condition Possible Sources Action
No communication with the instrument cluster
  • CJB Fuse 220 (10A).
  • BJB Fuse 425 (40A).
  • Circuitry.
  • J1850 Communication Network (SCP).
  • Instrument Cluster.
 GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
No communication with the front electronic module
  • BJB Fuses 422 (20A), 425 (40A).
  • Circuitry.
  • FEM.
 GO to PINPOINT TEST B .
No communication with the rear electronic module
  • BJB Fuse 425 (40A).
  • CJB Mini Fuse 207 (5A).
  • Circuitry.
  • REM.
 GO to PINPOINT TEST C .
Incorrect fuel gauge indication
  • Fuel tank.
  • Circuitry.
  • REM.
  • Fuel level sender(s).
  • Fuel pump module.
  • Instrument Cluster.
 GO to PINPOINT TEST D .
Incorrect temperature gauge indication
  • Circuitry.
  • Instrument cluster.
  • Powertrain control module (PCM).
  • Engine coolant temperature sender.
 GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
An indicator is inoperative/always on - low oil pressure
  • Circuitry.
  • Engine oil pressure.
  • Engine oil pressure switch.
  • FEM.
  • Instrument Cluster.
 GO to PINPOINT TEST F .
The speedometer is inoperative
  • Circuitry.
  • ABS/TC/IVD.
  • Instrument Cluster.
 GO to PINPOINT TEST G .
The safety belt warning indicator is inoperative/does not operate correctly
  • Circuitry.
  • Safety belt switch (part of buckle end).
  • Instrument Cluster.
 GO to PINPOINT TEST H .
The door ajar indicator is inoperative/does not operate correctly
  • Circuitry.
  • FEM.
  • REM.
  • Instrument Cluster.
 GO to PINPOINT TEST I .
The charge system warning indicator is never/always on
  • Circuitry.
  • Generator (GEN) (10300).
  • PCM.
  • Instrument Cluster.
 GO to PINPOINT TEST J .
The brake warning indicator is always on
  • Circuitry.
  • Low brake fluid level.
  • Low brake pressure.
  • Parking brake switch.
  • Brake fluid level switch.
  • ABS/TC/IVD.
  • FEM.
  • Instrument Cluster.
 GO to PINPOINT TEST K .
An indicator is inoperative/always on - high beam
  • Circuitry.
  • Multifunction switch.
  • Instrument Cluster.
  • FEM.
 GO to PINPOINT TEST L .
An indicator is inoperative/always on - low washer fluid warning
  • Circuitry.
  • Low washer fluid switch.
  • FEM.
  • Instrument Cluster.
 GO to PINPOINT TEST M .
An indicator is inoperative/always on - ABS warning
  • Circuitry.
  • ABS/TC/IVD.
  • Instrument Cluster.
 GO to PINPOINT TEST N .
An indicator is inoperative/always on - traction control and advance traction
  • Circuitry.
  • ABS/TC/IVD.
  • Instrument Cluster.
 GO to PINPOINT TEST O .
An indicator is inoperative/always on - lamp outage
  • Bulb.
  • Instrument cluster.
  • FEM.
  • REM.
 GO to PINPOINT TEST P .
An indicator is inoperative/always on - malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
  • Circuitry.
  • Instrument cluster.
  • PCM.
 GO to PINPOINT TEST Q .
An indicator is inoperative/always on - turn/hazard
  • Circuitry.
  • Multifunction switch.
  • Instrument cluster.
 GO to PINPOINT TEST R .
An indicator is inoperative/always on - steering column lock warning
  • Circuitry.
  • SCL.
  • Instrument Cluster.
  • FEM.
  • REM.
 GO to PINPOINT TEST S .
The tachometer is inoperative
  • Circuitry.
  • Instrument Cluster.
  • PCM.
 GO to PINPOINT TEST T .
The indicator is inoperative/always on - speed control
  • Circuitry.
  • ABS/TC/IVD.
  • Instrument Cluster.
  • PCM.
 GO to PINPOINT TEST U .
An indicator is inoperative/always on - PRNDL display
  • Circuitry.
  • Digital transmission range sensor.
  • PCM.
  • Instrument Cluster.
 GO to PINPOINT TEST V .
An indicator is inoperative/always on - low fuel warning
  • Circuitry.
  • PCM.
  • Instrument Cluster.
  • REM.
  • Fuel sender(s).
 GO to PINPOINT TEST W .
An indicator is inoperative/always on - engine over-temperature
  • Circuitry.
  • PCM.
  • Instrument Cluster.
 GO to PINPOINT TEST X .
An indicator is inoperative - air bag warning
  • Circuitry.
  • Instrument cluster.
  • Electronic crash sensor (ECS).
 GO to PINPOINT TEST Y .
The air bag warning indicator is always on
  • Circuitry.
  • Restraint Control Module (RCM).
  • ECS.
 REFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
The odometer is inoperative
  • Circuitry.
  • Instrument cluster.
 GO to PINPOINT TEST Z .
The CHECK FUEL CAP INDICATOR is inoperative/always on
  • Circuitry.
  • SCP network.
  • PCM.
  • Instrument cluster.
 GO to PINPOINT TEST N .
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