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Pinpoint Test H : The Tachometer Is Inoperative

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  1. H1 PERFORM THE IPC (INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER) SELF-TEST

    • Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform the IPC self-test.
    • Check for recorded Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) from the IPC self-test.

    Are any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) recorded? 

    Yes  REFER to DTC Chart: IPC .
    No  GO to  H2

  2. H2 CHECK THE GWM (GATEWAY MODULE A) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)

    • Using a diagnostic scan tool, check the GWM Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Codes (CMDTCs).

    Are any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) recorded? 

    Yes  REFER to: Communications Network .
    No  GO to  H3

  3. H3 PERFORM THE TACHOMETER ACTIVE COMMAND USING THE SCAN TOOL

    • Using a diagnostic scan tool, view the IPC Parameter Identifications (PIDs).
    • Select the IPC tachometer (TACH_IND) PID.
      NOTE: Make sure to set the scan tool to 0 RPM before beginning this step.
    • Command the tachometer on and off while monitoring the tachometer.

    Does the tachometer increase to approximately 8, 000 RPM (low-level and mid-level IPC) or 7, 000 RPM (high-level IPC) when commanded on and return to 0 RPM when commanded off? 

    Yes  DIAGNOSE all PCM Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). Refer to the appropriate article for the procedure.
    No  Refer to IPC Hardware Testing .
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