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Symptom Chart: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)

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Symptom Chart 

Condition Possible Sources Actions
A module does not respond to the scan tool Fuse
Wiring, terminals or connectors
Communication concern
Module
The IPC is inoperative/multiple gauges, indicators, RTT indicators, warnings and chimes are inoperative or always on Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test A 
The AWD gauge is inoperative Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test B 
Incorrect fuel gauge indication Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test C 
The speedometer is inoperative Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test D 
Incorrect speedometer indication Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test E 
The odometer is inoperative Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test F 
The tachometer is inoperative Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test G 
Incorrect tachometer indication Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test H 
The temperature gauge is inoperative Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test I 
Incorrect temperature indication Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test J 
The ABS warning indicator is never or always on Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test K 
The airbag warning indicator is never or always on Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test L 
The auto stop-start indicator is never or always on (except South America) Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test M 
The BLIS indicator is never or always on Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test N 
The brake warning indicator is never on Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test O 
The brake warning indicator is always on Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test P 
The charging system warning indicator is never or always on Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test Q 
The door ajar warning indicator is never or always on Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test R 
The engine over-temperature indicator is never or always on Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test S 
The grade assist indicator is never on (base IPC only) Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test T 
The LH- RH turn signal, high beam, front fog lamp or rear fog lamp indicator (if equipped) is never or always on Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test U 
The lights on (side marker position) indicator is never or always on Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test V 
The low fuel indicator is never or always on Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test W 
The low oil pressure warning indicator is never or always on (1.5L gas engine) Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test X 
The low oil pressure warning indicator is never or always on (except 1.5L gas engine) Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test Y 
The MIL is never or always on Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test Z 
The overspeed warning indicator is never or always on (Gulf Coast Countries [GCC] only) Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test AA 
The PRNDL indicator is never on or never displays P Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test AB 
The powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator is never or always on Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test AC 
The seatbelt warning indicator is never or always on Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test AD 
The stability-traction control indicator (sliding car icon) is never or always on Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test AE 
The traction control disabled indicator (sliding car OFF icon) is never or always on Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test AF 
The TPMS warning indicator is never or always on Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test AG 
The wait to start indicator is never or always on (diesel and E100 only) Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test AH 
The water in fuel indicator is never or always on (diesel only) Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test AI