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Diagnostic Procedure

STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1
  • Start the engine.
  • Does the MIL turn off?
Yes Troubleshooting completed. (The system is normal.)
No Go to the next step.
2
  • Start the engine.
  • Inspect the condition of the warning lights and indicator lights.
  • Do two or more lights illuminate at the same time.
Yes Go to Step 5.
No Go to the next step.
3 Yes Go to applicable troubleshooting procedure.
(See DTC TABLE [MZR 2.5] .)
(See DTC TABLE [MZI 3.7 V6] .)
No Go to the next step.
4 Yes Verify that the PCM connector is connected securely.
If the PCM connector is poorly connection: 
  • Connect the PCM connector securely.

If a malfunction is in the PCM connector: 

If a malfunction is in the vehicle side connector: 
  • Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
No Replace the instrument cluster.
(See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5 Yes Go to applicable DTC inspection.
(See DTC TABLE [INSTRUMENT CLUSTER] .)
No Go to the next step.
6
  • Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  • Measure the resistance between the DLC-2 terminals F and E.
  • Is there resistance below 60 ohms  ?
Yes Go to next step.
No Go to step 8.
7
  • Inspect the DLC-2 terminals F and E for short to power supply or ground.
  • Is there any malfunction?
Yes
  • Inspect the wiring harness and CAN system-related module
  • Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
No Replace the instrument cluster.
8
  • Switch the ignition to off.
  • Inspect the instrument cluster connector terminals for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, and corrosion).
  • Are the resistance normal?
Yes Go to the next step.
No Repair or replace the terminal.
9
  • Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  • Measure the resistance between the instrument cluster connector terminals 2X and 2W.
  • Is the resistance 114-126 ohms? 
Yes
  • Inspect the wiring harness and CAN system-related module.
  • Repair or Replace the malfunctioning part.
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No Replace the instrument cluster.
(See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)