Symptom Chart - Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)
| Condition | Possible Sources | Action |
|---|---|---|
| No communication with the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) | Fuse Wiring, terminals or connectors IPC |
REFER to Module Communications Network . |
| The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) is inoperative | Fuse Wiring, terminals or connectors Communication concern IPC |
GO to Pinpoint Test A . |
| Incorrect fuel gauge indication - single sender L-shaped fuel tank | Wiring, terminals or connectors Fuel pump module Fuel level sender (float and card) Fuel tank IPC |
GO to Pinpoint Test B . |
| Incorrect fuel gauge indication - dual sender saddle-type fuel tank | Wiring, terminals or connectors Fuel tank transfer tube Fuel pump module Fuel level sensor Fuel level sender (float and card) Fuel tank IPC |
GO to Pinpoint Test C . |
| The temperature gauge is inoperative | PCM IPC |
GO to Pinpoint Test D . |
| Incorrect temperature gauge indication | PCM concern IPC |
GO to Pinpoint Test E . |
| The tachometer is inoperative | PCM IPC |
GO to Pinpoint Test F . |
| Incorrect tachometer indication | PCM concern IPC |
GO to Pinpoint Test G . |
| The speedometer is inoperative | PCM IPC |
GO to Pinpoint Test H . |
| Incorrect speedometer indication | Tire size configuration Axle ratio configuration PCM concern IPC |
GO to Pinpoint Test I . |
| The odometer is inoperative | PCM IPC |
GO to Pinpoint Test J . |
| The All-Wheel Drive (AWD) gauge is inoperative | IPC configuration AWD concern IPC |
GO to Pinpoint Test K . |
| The brake warning indicator is never on | Wiring, terminals or connectors Parking brake warning indicator switch Brake fluid level switch Body Control Module (BCM) IPC |
GO to Pinpoint Test L . |
| The brake warning indicator is always on | Wiring, terminals or connectors Parking brake warning indicator switch Brake fluid level switch ABS concern BCM IPC |
GO to Pinpoint Test M . |
| The ABS warning indicator is never/always on | ABS module IPC |
GO to Pinpoint Test N . |
| The stability/traction control indicator is never/always on | Stability/traction control concern ABS module IPC |
GO to Pinpoint Test O . |
| The stability/traction control disabled indicator is never/always on | A MyKey® programmed key is in use Stability/traction control cannot be disabled ABS module IPC |
GO to Pinpoint Test P . |
| The lights on indicator is never/always on | Exterior lighting concern Communication concern BCM concern IPC |
GO to Pinpoint Test BE . |
| The LH/RH turn signal, high beam or fog lamp (MKX only) indicator is never/always on | Turn signal concern High beam concern Fog lamp concern BCM IPC |
GO to Pinpoint Test Q . |
| The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) warning indicator is never/always on | Tire pressure TPMS concern IPC |
GO to Pinpoint Test R . |
| The air bag warning indicator is never/always on | Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) concern Restraints Control Module (RCM) IPC |
GO to Pinpoint Test S . |
| The safety belt warning indicator is never/always on | Safety belt buckle concern RCM IPC |
GO to Pinpoint Test T . |
| The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is never/always on | PCM IPC |
GO to Pinpoint Test U . |
| The PRNDL indicator is never on/always displays P | Wiring, terminals or connectors Brake shift interlock PCM concern Transmission Control Module (TCM) concern IPC |
GO to Pinpoint Test V . |
| The select shift indicator is does not display the selected range | Transmission Control Module (TCM) concern IPC |
GO to Pinpoint Test V . |
| The powertrain malfunction (wrench) message center warning indicator is never/always on | Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) concern AWD concern (if equipped) Transaxle concern IPC |
GO to Pinpoint Test W . |
| The charging system message center warning indicator is never/always on | Charging system concern PCM IPC |
GO to Pinpoint Test X . |
| The cruise control message center indicator is never/always on | Cruise control system concern PCM IPC |
GO to Pinpoint Test Y . |
| The low oil pressure message center warning indicator is never/always on | Wiring, terminals or connectors Tachometer concern Engine oil pressure switch Base engine concern PCM IPC |
GO to Pinpoint Test Z . |
| The engine over-temperature message center warning indicator is never/always on | PCM concern IPC |
OPEN then CLOSE the driver door and VERIFY the door ajar message center warning indicator functions correctly. If the door ajar message center warning indicator does not function correctly, GO to Pinpoint Test AD . If the door ajar message center warning indicator functions correctly, GO to Pinpoint Test D to diagnose the temperature gauge. |
| The grade assist message center indicator is never/always on | Grade assist system concern Transaxle concern PCM IPC |
GO to Pinpoint Test AA . |
| The low fuel message center indicator is never/always on | Fuel gauge indication concern IPC |
GO to Pinpoint Test AB . |
| The low washer fluid message center indicator is never/always on | Wiring, terminals or connectors Washer fluid level switch IPC |
GO to Pinpoint Test AC . |
| The door ajar message center warning indicator is never/always on | Interior lighting concern BCM IPC |
GO to Pinpoint Test AD . |