Driver Information Center (DIC) Temperature Display Always Reads OC
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Driver Information Center (DIC) Temperature Display Always Reads OC
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schematic Reference: Instrument Cluster Schematics | |||
| 1 | Did you perform the IPC Diagnostic System Check? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster |
| 2 |
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Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Test the signal circuit of the ambient air temperature sensor for a short to voltage, for a high resistance, or for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing
and to Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Test the ground circuit of the ambient air temperature sensor for a high resistance, for a short to voltage, or for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing
and to Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 6 |
| 5 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the ambient air temperature sensor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and to Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 7 |
| 6 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the IPC. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and to Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 8 |
| 7 | Replace the ambient air temperature sensor. Refer to Ambient Air Temperature Gage Sensor Replacement (Aztek) or Ambient Air Temperature Gage Sensor Replacement (Rendezvous) . Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 9 | - |
| 8 |
IMPORTANT:
Perform the compass calibration and variance procedure on the replacement IPC. Replace the IPC. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement .Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 9 | - |
| 9 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 2 |