Early Models (With Last 6 Digits Of VIN Less Than 450021)
- To check power source, turn ignition on. Check voltage between instrument cluster connector terminal No. 25 and ground. See Figure . If battery voltage is present, go to step 3).
- If battery voltage is not present, check for blown fuse or fusible link. Check power circuit between battery terminal and instrument cluster. See appropriate chassis wiring diagram in WIRING DIAGRAMS . Check ignition switch and relay.
- Turn ignition on. Connect a jumper wire between temperature gauge terminal "B" and ground. See Figure . If gauge needle does not move smoothly from COLD to HOT, replace gauge. If needle moves smoothly from COLD to HOT, check continuity between instrument cluster connector terminal No. 5 and ground. See Figure .
- If continuity is not present, check wiring. If continuity is present, test temperature gauge sending unit. See TEMPERATURE GAUGE SENDING UNIT under TESTING.