Diagnostic Test

1) (F942) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
Turn the ignition off.

Remove and inspect the #13 Fuse in the Junction Block.

If the fuse is open, replace with proper rated fuse.

Turn the ignition on for 1 minute.

Turn the ignition off.

Remove and inspect the #13 Fuse in the Junction Block.

Is the fuse open?

Yes
1. Repair the (F942) Fused Ignition Switch Output circuit for a short to ground.
2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
1. Go To step 2).
2) (F942) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN

Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between Fused Ignition Switch Output Circuit And Ground
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Turn the ignition off.

Disconnect the Instrument Cluster harness connector.

Turn the ignition on.

Measure the voltage between (F942) Fused Ignition Switch Output circuit and ground.

Is the voltage above 10.5 volts?

Yes
1. Go To step 3).
No
1. Repair the (F942) Fused Ignition Switch Output circuit for an open.
2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
3) (Z18) INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN

Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between Ground And Instrument Cluster Ground Circuit
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Turn the ignition off.

Disconnect the Instrument Cluster harness connector.

Measure the resistance between ground and the (Z18) Instrument Cluster Ground circuit.

Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

Yes
1. Replace and configure the Instrument Cluster in accordance with the Service Information.
2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
1. Repair the (Z18) Instrument Cluster Ground circuit for an open.
2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST .