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Symptom Chart

SYMPTOM

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • No communication with the instrument cluster module
  • Central junction box (CJB) fuse(s):
    • 4 (5A).
    • 13 (5A).
    • 17 (5A).
    • 20 (10A).
  • Circuitry.
  • J1850 standard corporate protocol (SCP) communication network.
  • Instrument cluster.
  • No communication with the front electronic module (FEM)
  • Central junction box (CJB) fuse(s):
    • 20 (10A).
    • 30 (5A).
    • 33 (10A).
  • Battery junction box (BJB) fuse 20 (30A).
  • Circuitry.
  • J1850 standard corporate protocol (SCP) communication network.
  • FEM.
  • No communication with the rear electronic module (REM)
  • Battery junction box (BJB) fuse(s):
    • 1 (15A).
    • 12 (5A).
    • 28 (30A).
  • Circuitry.
  • J1850 standard corporate protocol (SCP) communication network.
  • Rear electronic module (REM).
  • No communication with the electronic parking brake module
  • Battery junction box (BJB) fuse 27 (30A).
  • Circuitry.
  • J1850 standard corporate protocol (SCP) communication network.
  • Parking brake module.
  • REFER to DISC article in Brakes .
  • Incorrect fuel gauge indication
  • Circuitry.
  • Fuel tank.
  • Fuel level sender(s).
  • Fuel pump module.
  • Rear electronic module (REM).
  • Instrument cluster.
  • Incorrect temperature gauge indication
  • Circuitry.
  • Engine coolant temperature sender.
  • Powertrain control module (PCM).
  • Instrument cluster.
  • The low fuel warning indicator is never/always on
  • Circuitry.
  • Fuel sender(s).
  • Powertrain control module (PCM).
  • Rear electronic module (REM).
  • Instrument cluster.
  • The speedometer is inoperative
  • Circuitry.
  • Anti-lock brake system/traction control (ABS/TC) system.
  • Instrument cluster.
  • The odometer is inoperative
  • Circuitry.
  • Instrument cluster.
  • Anti-lock brake system/traction control (ABS/TC) system.
  • The tachometer is inoperative
  • Circuitry.
  • Powertrain control module (PCM).
  • Instrument cluster.
  • The safety belt warning indicator is inoperative (chime is operative)/does not operate correctly
  • Circuitry.
  • Safety belt switch (part of buckle end).
  • Instrument cluster.
  • The door ajar indicator is inoperative (chime is operative)/does not operate correctly
  • Circuitry.
  • Front electronic module (FEM).
  • Instrument cluster.
  • The speed control indicator is never/always on
  • Circuitry.
  • Powertrain control module (PCM).
  • Anti-lock brake system/traction control (ABS/TC) module.
  • Instrument cluster.
  • The brake warning indicator is never on
  • Circuitry.
  • Brake fluid level switch.
  • Anti-lock brake system/traction control (ABS/TC) module.
  • Electronic parking brake module.
  • Front electronic module (FEM).
  • Instrument cluster.
  • The brake warning indicator is always on
  • Circuitry.
  • Low brake fluid level.
  • Low brake pressure.
  • Parking brake switch.
  • Brake fluid level switch.
  • Anti-lock brake system/traction control (ABS/TC) module.
  • Front electronic module (FEM).
  • Electronic parking brake module.
  • Instrument cluster.
  • REFER to DISC article in Brakes to continue diagnosis.
  • The charging system warning indicator is never/always on
  • Circuitry.
  • Generator.
  • Powertrain control module (PCM).
  • Instrument cluster.
  • The low washer fluid warning indicator is never/always on
  • Circuitry.
  • Low washer fluid switch.
  • Front electronic module (FEM).
  • Instrument cluster.
  • The anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning indicator is never on
  • Circuitry.
  • Anti-lock brake system/traction control (ABS/TC) module.
  • Instrument cluster.
  • The anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning indicator is always on
  • Circuitry.
  • Anti-lock brake system/traction control (ABS/TC) module.
  • Instrument cluster.
  • The electronic throttle control indicator is never/always on
  • Circuitry.
  • Powertrain control module (PCM).
  • Instrument cluster.
  • The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicator is never/always on
  • Circuitry.
  • Powertrain control module (PCM).
  • Instrument cluster.
  • The turn/hazard indicator is never/always on
  • Circuitry.
  • Multifunction switch.
  • Instrument cluster.
  • The low oil pressure indicator is never/always on
  • Circuitry.
  • Engine oil pressure.
  • Engine oil pressure switch.
  • Front electronic module (FEM).
  • Instrument cluster.
  • The high beam indicator is never/always on
  • Circuitry.
  • Multifunction switch.
  • Front electronic module (FEM).
  • Instrument cluster.
  • The CHECK FUEL CAP indicator is never/always on
  • Circuitry.
  • Powertrain control module (PCM).
  • Instrument cluster.
  • The engine over-temperature warning indicator is never/always on
  • Circuitry.
  • Powertrain control module (PCM).
  • Instrument cluster.
  • The air bag warning indicator is never on
  • Circuitry.
  • Instrument cluster.
  • Restraint control module (RCM).
  • The air bag warning indicator is always on
  • Circuitry.
  • Restraint Control Module (RCM).
  • Instrument cluster.
  • The traction control indicator is never/always on
  • Circuitry.
  • Anti-lock brake system/traction control (ABS/TC) module.
  • Instrument cluster.
  • The integrated circuit display is inoperative
  • Circuitry.
  • Digital transmission range (TR) sensor.
  • Powertrain control module (PCM).
  • Front electronic module (FEM).
  • Rear electronic module (REM).
  • Instrument cluster.
  • The instrument cluster is inoperative
  • Central junction box (CJB) fuse(s):
    • 4 (5A).
    • 13 (5A).
    • 17 (5A).
    • 20 (10A).
  • Circuitry.
  • Instrument cluster.