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Symptom Chart

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SYMPTOM CHART

Condition Possible Sources Action
No communication with the instrument cluster module/message center module CJB Fuses 220 (10A), 204 (5A).
BJB Fuse 425 (40A).
Circuitry.
J1850 communication network (SCP).
Instrument cluster.
GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
No communication with the front electronic module CJB Fuses 220 (10A), 229 (5A), 230 (5A)
BJB Fuses 422 (20A), 425 (40A), 426 (20A).
Circuitry.
FEM.
GO to PINPOINT TEST B .
No communication with the rear electronic module BJB Fuses 425 (40A), 419 (15A).
CJB Mini Fuses 207 (5A), 204 (5A), 220 (10A), 235 (5A).
Circuitry.
REM.
GO to PINPOINT TEST C .
No communication with the remote emergency satellite cellular unit (RESCU) BJB Fuse 414 (5A).
CJB Fuse 229 (5A).
Circuitry.
RESCU module.
Connectors.
GO to PINPOINT TEST D .
The message center display is blank Instrument cluster.
NOTE: The message center will be blank if the blank display was selected with the last ignition switch ON.
INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
The message center is not operating correctly Instrument cluster.
Message center switch.
GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
The message center switch is not operating correctly Circuitry.
Message center switch.
Message center module (part of the instrument cluster).
GO to PINPOINT TEST F .
The indicator does not operate correctly - low fuel level display Circuitry.
Fuel level sender(s).
REM.
Instrument cluster.
GO to PINPOINT TEST G .
The indicator is inoperative - oil life status, AC filter life Circuitry.
ABS module.
Instrument cluster.
GO to PINPOINT TEST H .
Lamp out warning indicator is inoperative Circuitry.
FEM.
REM.
Message center module (part of instrument cluster).
GO to PINPOINT TEST I .
The indicator does not operate correctly - washer fluid level display Circuitry.
Washer fluid level switch.
FEM.
Message center module (part of instrument cluster).
GO to PINPOINT TEST J .
The indicator does not operate correctly - low brake fluid level display Circuitry.
Brake fluid level switch.
FEM.
Message center module (part of instrument cluster).
GO to PINPOINT TEST K .
The charging system warning is incorrect Circuitry.
Generator.
PCM.
Instrument cluster.
REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
The distance to empty (DTE) / average / instantaneous fuel economy is incorrect Circuitry.
Message center module (part of instrument cluster).
PCM.
ABS.
CHECK the operation of the speedometer, the fuel gauge and the odometer. If inoperative, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
If the speedometer, the fuel gauge and the odometer operates correctly but the distance to empty, instantaneous fuel economy, average fuel economy does not operate correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
Data status message is displayed - door ajar display Circuitry.
Door ajar switch(es).
FEM.
REM.
Message center module (part of instrument cluster).
GO to PINPOINT TEST L .
Data status message is displayed - RESCU message display Overhead switches.
RESCU module.
Circuitry.
Connectors.
REFER to TELEMATICS .
Data status message is displayed - traction control and advance traction display Circuitry.
ABS/TC/stability assist module.
Message center module (part of instrument cluster).
REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
Data status message is displayed-check fuel cap Message center module (part of instrument cluster).
PCM.
GO to PINPOINT TEST M .