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Symptom Chart

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Symptom Chart: Instrument Cluster and Panel Illumination

Condition Possible Sources Action
A module does not respond to the scan tool Fuse
Wiring, terminals or connectors
Module
REFER to Module Communications Network .
All dimmable illumination does not dim Refer to the Diagnostic Routine GO to Pinpoint Test A .
All dimmable non-networked illumination is inoperative Refer to the Diagnostic Routine GO to Pinpoint Test B .
All dimmable non-networked illumination is always on Refer to the Diagnostic Routine GO to Pinpoint Test C .
The steering wheel switch illumination is inoperative Refer to the Diagnostic Routine GO to Pinpoint Test D .
One or more switch or component illumination is inoperative Refer to the Diagnostic Routine GO to Pinpoint Test E .
The right front or either rear window control switch illumination is inoperative Window control switch VERIFY the operation of the power windows.
If the power windows operate correctly, INSTALL a new window control switch. REFER to Window Control Switch .
If the power windows do not operate correctly, REFER to Glass, Frames and Mechanisms .
The left front window control switch illumination is inoperative Wiring, terminals or connectors
Window control switch
VERIFY the operation of the power mirrors.
If the power mirrors operate correctly, INSTALL a new window control switch. REFER to Glass, Frames and Mechanisms .
If the power mirrors are inoperative, REFER to Rear View Mirrors .
The IPC illumination is inoperative/does not dim IPC CARRY OUT the network test.
If the scan tool responds with no communication with the IPC, REFER to Module Communications Network .
If the scan tool communicates with the IPC, for vehicles with  the police package, INSTALL a new IPC. REFER to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) . For vehicles without  the police package, TEST the system for normal operation.
The FCIM illumination is inoperative/does not dim FCIM CARRY OUT the network test.
If the scan tool responds with no communication with the FCIM, REFER to Module Communications Network .
If the scan tool communicates with the FCIM, INSTALL a new FCIM. REFER to Information and Entertainment Systems - 4. 2-Inch (107 mm) Screen, 4 or 6 Speakers . TEST the system for normal operation.
The FCDIM illumination is inoperative/does not dim FCDIM CHECK for normal operation of the audio system.
If the audio system operates correctly, INSTALL a new FCDIM. REFER to Information and Entertainment Systems - 8-Inch (203 mm) Touchscreen, 7 Speakers (1 Of 2) . TEST the system for normal operation.
If the audio system does not operate correctly, REFER to Information and Entertainment Systems - 8-Inch (203 mm) Touchscreen, 7 Speakers (1 Of 2) to diagnose the audio system does not operate correctly from the FCDIM. TEST the system for normal operation.
The FDIM illumination is inoperative/does not dim FDIM CHECK for normal operation of the audio system.
If the audio system operates correctly, INSTALL a new FDIM. REFER to Information and Entertainment Systems - Sony Sound 8-Inch (203 mm) Touchscreen, 12 Speakers (1 Of 2) . TEST the system for normal operation.
If the audio system does not operate correctly, REFER to Information and Entertainment Systems - Sony Sound 8-Inch (203 mm) Touchscreen, 12 Speakers (1 Of 2) to diagnose the audio system does not operate correctly from the FDIM. TEST the system for normal operation.