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Symptom Chart

Symptom Chart

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • The message center is not operating correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • The compass is inoperative
  • Fuse
  • Circuitry
  • Compass module
  • The compass is inaccurate
  • Zone setting
  • Calibration
  • Vehicle is magnetized
  • Compass module
  • The message center display is blank
  • Instrument cluster
  • INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article. TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The message center switch does not operate correctly
  • Circuitry
  • Message center switch
  • Clockspring
  • Instrument cluster
  • The distance to empty (DTE)/average fuel economy is inoperative
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the operation of the speedometer, the odometer, and the fuel gauge.
    • If the speedometer, odometer, and fuel gauge operate correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article. TEST the system for normal operation.
    • If the speedometer, odometer, or fuel gauge do not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article to continue diagnosis of the gauges.
  • The LIFTGATE AJAR display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the door ajar warning indicator for correct operation.
    • If the door ajar warning indicator does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article to continue diagnosis of the door ajar warning indicator.
    • If the door ajar warning indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article. TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The TRUNK AJAR display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the door ajar warning indicator for correct operation.
    • If the door ajar warning indicator does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article to continue diagnosis of the door ajar warning indicator.
    • If the door ajar warning indicator is operating correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article. TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the brake warning indicator for correct operation.
    • If the brake warning indicator does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article to continue diagnosis of the brake warning indicator.
    • If the brake warning indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article. TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The LOW WASHER FLUID LEVEL display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the low washer fluid indicator for correct operation.
    • If the low washer fluid indicator does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article to continue diagnosis of the low washer fluid indicator.
    • If the low washer fluid indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article. TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the charging system warning indicator for correct operation.
    • If the charging system warning indicator does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article to continue diagnosis of the charging system warning indicator.
    • If the check charging warning indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article. TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the brake warning indicator for correct operation.
    • If the brake warning indicator does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article to continue diagnosis of the brake warning indicator.
    • If the brake warning indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article. TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The LOW FUEL LEVEL display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the low fuel warning indicator for correct operation.
    • If the low fuel warning indicator does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article to continue diagnosis of the low fuel warning indicator.
    • If the low fuel warning indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article. TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The OIL LIFE display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
    NOTE: The oil life display is calculated by mileage and time (8,047 km [5,000 miles]/180 days). The counter starts when the vehicle is built. RESET the oil life display, and ADVISE the operator to have the oil changed at the recommended service interval. REFER to the Owner's Literature for additional information.
  • CHECK the operation of the speedometer gauge and the odometer display.
    • If the gauges operate correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article. TEST the system for normal operation.
    • If the gauges do not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article to continue diagnosis.
  • The DRIVER'S DOOR, PASSENGER'S DOOR, LEFT REAR DOOR, AND RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the door ajar warning indicator for correct operation.
    • If the door ajar warning indicator does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article to continue diagnosis of the door ajar warning indicator.
    • If the door ajar warning indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article. TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The PARK BRAKE ENGAGED display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the brake warning indicator for correct operation.
    • If the brake warning indicator does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article to continue diagnosis of the brake warning indicator.
    • If the brake warning indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article. TEST the system for normal operation.