Pinpoint Test L : The Analog Temperature Gauge Is Inoperative: Notes
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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 5 seconds or longer, the IPC defaults the temperature gauge to cold (C).
Possible Sources
- Communication concern
- PCM concern
- GWM concern
- IPC