Pinpoint Test W : The Low Fuel Warning Indicator Is Never Or Always On
- Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
See Low Fuel. REFER to: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - System Operation and Component Description .
Possible Sources
- Fuel gauge concern
- IPC
- W1 CHECK THE MESSAGE CENTER OPERATION
- Ignition ON.
- Close all doors, liftgate and hood.
- Clear all message center warnings by pressing the OK button for each warning present.
- Monitor the door ajar RTT warning indicator.
- Open the driver door.
- Clear the message center popup warning.
- Monitor the door ajar RTT warning indicator.
Is the door ajar RTT warning indicator off with the door closed, and on with the door open?
Yes GO to W2 No GO to Pinpoint Test A - W2 VERIFY THE OPERATION OF THE FUEL GAUGE
- Ignition ON.
- Verify the fuel gauge operates correctly and there are no customer concerns with the fuel gauge operation.
Does the fuel gauge operate correctly without any customer concerns related to fuel gauge indication?
Yes GO to W3 No GO to Pinpoint Test B - W3 CONFIRM THE CURRENT FUEL LEVEL
- Enter the Dealer Test Mode. REFER to: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - System Operation and Component Description .
- Scroll to the
Inst Fuel1 display.
Does the FLPM (second value) indicate 104 or less with an administrator key or between 104 and 164 with a MyKey® programmed key?
Yes If the low fuel RTT warning indicator is always on, the system is operating correctly at this time based on the current fuel level. If the low fuel RTT warning indicator is never on, GO to W4 No If the low fuel warning indicator is always on, GO to W4 If the low fuel warning indicator is never on, the system is operating correctly at this time based on the current fuel level. - W4 CHECK FOR CORRECT IPC (INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER) OPERATION
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect and inspect the IPC connector.
- Repair:
- corrosion (install new connector or terminals - clean module pins)
- damaged or bent pins - install new terminals/pins
- pushed-out pins - install new pins as necessary
- Reconnect the IPC connector. Make sure it seats and latches correctly.
- Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.
Is the concern still present?
Yes CHECK OASIS for any applicable service articles: TSB, GSB, SSM or FSA. If a service article exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW the service article instructions. If no service articles address this concern, INSTALL a new IPC. REFER to: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) . No The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by module connections. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues.