Pinpoint Test J: The Analog Temperature Gauge Is Inoperative: Notes

The Analog Temperature Gauge Is Inoperative 

Normal Operation and Fault Conditions 

See Temperature Gauge. REFER to: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - System Operation and Component Description .

If the IPC does not receive the engine coolant temperature message or if the engine coolant temperature message is deemed invalid from the PCM for more than 5 seconds, the IPC defaults the temperature gauge to cold (C).

Possible Sources 

• Communication concern
• PCM concern
• GWM concern
• IPC