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Pinpoint Test Aw : The Off Road Display Is Inoperative

  1. Normal Operation and Fault Conditions 

    See Off Road Display. REFER to: Message Center - System Operation and Component Description .

    If the vehicle pitch angle display or vehicle roll angle display message is missing for less than 5 seconds, the IPC defaults the pitch and roll display based on the last message received.

    If the vehicle pitch angle display or vehicle roll angle display message is missing for 5 seconds or longer, the IPC defaults the roll and pitch display to 0 with the text display blank.

    Possible Sources 

    • Communication concern
    • ABS module concern
    • GWM concern
    • IPC

  2. AW1 VERIFY THE IPC (INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER) IS SET TO THE OFF ROAD DISPLAY SCREEN

    • Ignition ON.

    • NOTE: The IPC and message center navigation can be found in the Owner's Literature.

      Using the message center controls, make sure the IPC is set to display the off road display screen.

    Is the IPC set to the off road display screen? 

    Yes  GO to  AW2
    No  The off road display is operating correctly. The IPC was not set to the correct display screen.

  3. AW2 PERFORM THE ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM) MODULE SELF-TEST

    • Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform the ABS module self-test.

    • Check for recorded Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).

    Are any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) recorded? 

    Yes  REFER to: Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control .
    No  GO to  AW3

  4. AW3 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  AW4

  5. AW4 CHECK FOR CORRECT IPC (INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER) OPERATION

    • Ignition OFF.

    • Disconnect and inspect the IPC connector.

    • Repair:

      • corrosion (install new connector or terminals - clean module pins)
      • damaged or bent pins - install new terminals/pins
      • pushed-out pins - install new pins as necessary

    • Reconnect the IPC connector. Make sure it seats and latches correctly.

    • Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.

    Is the concern still present? 

    Yes  CHECK OASIS for any applicable service articles: TSB, GSB, SSM or FSA. If a service article exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW the service article instructions. If no service articles address this concern, INSTALL a new IPC. REFER to: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) .
    No  The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by module connections. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues.
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