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System Tests: Notes

CAUTION: When battery is disconnected or modules are replaced, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting battery.
NOTE: Before beginning system tests, perform TROUBLE SHOOTING  .
NOTE: After repairs are complete, ensure all component are properly installed and all harness connectors are connected properly and repeat data link diagnostic test. See DATA LINK DIAGNOSTIC TEST under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM in MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - CONTINENTAL article.
SYMPTOM INDEX

Symptom Perform Test
Fuel Sender Circuit Failure (DTC B1201); Fuel Sender Short To Ground (DTC B1204) A 
No Communication With Instrument Cluster B 
No Communication With Lighting Control Module C 
Temperature Gauge Inaccurate D 
Low Coolant Warning Never/Always On E 
Oil Pressure Warning Never/Always On F 
Speedometer Inaccurate G 
Tachometer Inaccurate H 
Charge Warning Never/Always On J 
Low Washer Fluid Warning Never/Always On K 
Brake Warning Never/Always On L 
High Beam Warning Never/Always On M 
Seat Belt Warning Is Inoperative (Chime Is Operative) N 
Decklid Ajar Circuit Short To Ground P 
ECU Is Defective Q 
Seat Belt Switch Circuit Failure R 
Turn On Headlamps Warning Never/Always On S 
Transmission Range Indicator Never On (5 Passenger With Redundant Park Switch Only) T 
Message Center Not Operating Properly (DTCs B1205, B1208, B1209 & B1212) U 
Oil Level Warning Inoperative V 
Low Tire Pressure Warning Never On W 
Speed Control Messages Not Displayed Y 
Seat Belt Warning Chime Inoperative Z 
Key-In-Ignition Chime Does Not Operate Properly AA 
Door Ajar Chime Does Not Operate Properly AB 
Headlight Chime Does Not Operate Properly AC 
Chime Sounds When Driver's Door Is Closed (Headlights Off & Key Removed) AD 
Low Tire Pressure Warning Always On Or Flashing AE 
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light Never On AF 
Air Bag Warning Chime Does Not Operate Properly AG 
Trunk Lid Ajar Chime Does Not Operate Properly AH 
Turn Signal Warning Chime Does Not Operate Properly AI 
No Communication With Driver's Door Module AJ 
Dash Illumination Control Inoperative AK