Pinpoint Test H: The Tachometer Is Inoperative
- H1 CARRY OUT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) TACHOMETER ACTIVE COMMAND USING THE SCAN TOOL
- Key in ON position.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: Instrument Cluster (IC) DataLogger
- Select the instrument cluster (IC) tachometer (TACH_IND) active command and sweep the gauge in 10% increments.
- Does the tachometer start at 0 RPM and increase by 700 RPM for each 10% increase commanded?
- YES
: Go to H2.
- NO
: Go to H3.
- H2 RETRIEVE THE RECORDED DTCs FROM BOTH THE CONTINUOUS AND ON-DEMAND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) SELF-TESTS
- Check for recorded instrument cluster (IC) DTCs from the continuous self-test.
- Is DTC U0100 recorded?
- YES
: Go to Pinpoint Test AH .
- NO
: Go to H3.
- H3 CHECK FOR CORRECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) OPERATION
- Disconnect the instrument cluster (IC) connector.
- Check for:
- Connect the instrument cluster (IC) connector and make sure it seats correctly.
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
- YES
: INSTALL a new instrument cluster (IC). REFER to Instrument Cluster (IC) . TEST the system for normal operation.
- NO
: The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.