Symptom Chart - Instrument Cluster (IC)

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SYMPTOM CHART - INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
No communication with the Instrument Cluster (IC)	Fuse(s) Wiring, terminals or connectors IC	REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK , The IC Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool.
The Instrument Cluster (IC) is inoperative	Fuse(s) Wiring, terminals or connectors IC	GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
Incorrect fuel gauge indication - single sender L-shaped fuel tank	Wiring, terminals or connectors Fuel pump module assembly Fuel level sender (float and card) Fuel tank IC	GO to PINPOINT TEST B .
Incorrect fuel gauge indication - dual sender saddle-type fuel tank	Wiring, terminals or connectors Fuel pump module assembly Fuel level sensor Fuel level sender (float and card) Fuel tank IC	GO to PINPOINT TEST C .
The temperature gauge is inoperative	PCM IC	GO to PINPOINT TEST D .
Incorrect temperature gauge indication	PCM concern IC	GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
The tachometer is inoperative	PCM IC	GO to PINPOINT TEST F .
Inaccurate tachometer indication	PCM concern IC	GO to PINPOINT TEST G .
The speedometer is inoperative	PCM IC	GO to PINPOINT TEST H .
Inaccurate speedometer indication	Tire size configuration Axle configuration PCM concern IC	GO to PINPOINT TEST I .
The odometer is inoperative	IC	GO to PINPOINT TEST J .
The safety belt warning indicator is never/always on	Restraints Control Module (RCM) IC	GO to PINPOINT TEST K .
The check fuel cap warning indicator is never/always on	PCM IC	GO to PINPOINT TEST L .
The brake warning indicator is never on	Wiring, terminals or connectors Parking brake warning indicator switch Brake fluid level switch Smart Junction Box (SJB) IC	GO to PINPOINT TEST M .
The brake warning indicator is always on	Wiring, terminals or connectors Parking brake warning indicator switch Brake fluid level switch SJB IC	GO to PINPOINT TEST N .
The ABS warning indicator is never/always on	ABS module IC	GO to PINPOINT TEST O .
The charging system warning indicator is never/always on	Charging system PCM IC	GO to PINPOINT TEST P .
The high beam indicator is never/always on	SJB IC	GO to PINPOINT TEST Q .
The LH/RH turn signal indicator is never/always on	SJB IC	GO to PINPOINT TEST R .
The low oil pressure warning indicator is never/always on	Wiring, terminals or connectors Engine oil pressure switch Base engine concern IC	GO to PINPOINT TEST S .
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is never/always on	PCM IC	GO to PINPOINT TEST T .
The air bag warning indicator is never/always on	RCM IC	GO to PINPOINT TEST U .
The cruise control indicator is never/always on	PCM IC	GO to PINPOINT TEST V .
The powertrain malfunction (wrench) warning indicator is never/always on	Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) concern Transmission concern AWD concern (if equipped) 4X4 control module (if equipped) PCM IC	GO to PINPOINT TEST W .
The Overdrive (O/D) off indicator is never/always on	PCM IC	GO to PINPOINT TEST X .
The traction control indicator is never/always on	Traction control system ABS module IC	GO to PINPOINT TEST Y .
The low washer fluid indicator is never/always on (if equipped)	Wiring, terminals or connectors Washer fluid level switch IC	GO to PINPOINT TEST Z .
The door ajar warning indicator is never/always on	Interior lamps concern SJB IC	GO to PINPOINT TEST AA .
The low fuel indicator is never/always on (base cluster only)	IC	GO to PINPOINT TEST AB .
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) warning indicator is never/always on	Tire pressure TPMS concern SJB IC	GO to PINPOINT TEST AC .
The Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) indicator is never/always on	Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) concern IC	GO to PINPOINT TEST AD .