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Symptom Charts: Notes

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SYMPTOM CHART - INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC)

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • No communication with the Instrument Cluster (IC)
  • Fuse(s)
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • IC 
  • The Instrument Cluster (IC) is inoperative
  • Fuse(s)
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • IC 
  • Incorrect fuel gauge indication - single fuel tank
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Fuel tank
  • Fuel level sensor (diesel only)
  • Fuel level sender (float and resistance card)
  • Fuel pump module (gasoline only)
  • IC 
  • Incorrect fuel gauge indication - dual fuel tanks
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Fuel tank
  • Fuel level sender
  • IC 
  • The voltage gauge is inoperative
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • IC 
  • Incorrect voltage gauge indication
  • Charging system concern
  • IC 
  • Incorrect oil pressure gauge indication
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Engine oil pressure switch
  • Base engine concern
  • IC 
  • The temperature gauge is inoperative
  • PCM
  • IC 
  • Incorrect temperature gauge indication
  • IC 
  • The speedometer is inoperative
  • PCM
  • IC 
  • Incorrect speedometer indication
  • Tire size configuration
  • Axle ratio configuration
  • IC 
  • The speedometer jumps/erratic
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Rear axle speed sensor
  • Instrument cluster (IC)
  • ENTER the instrument cluster (IC) DataLogger and command the speedometer (SPDOMETER) on and off while monitoring the gauge pointer for smooth operation. If the speedometer pointer sweeps smoothly, REPAIR the rear axle speed sensor wiring, tone ring or sensor as required. TEST the system for normal operation. If the speedometer pointer jumps or is erratic, INSTALL a new instrument cluster (IC). TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The odometer is inoperative
  • PCM
  • IC 
  • The tachometer is inoperative
  • PCM
  • IC 
  • Incorrect tachometer indication
  • IC 
  • The transmission temperature gauge is inoperative
  • PCM
  • IC 
  • Incorrect transmission temperature gauge operation
  • IC 
  • The boost gauge is inoperative (diesel only)
  • PCM
  • IC 
  • The ABS warning indicator is never/always on
  • ABS module
  • IC 
  • The brake warning indicator is never on
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Brake fluid level switch (part of the master cylinder)
  • Parking brake warning indicator switch
  • Smart Junction Box (SJB)
  • IC 
  • The brake warning indicator is always on
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Brake fluid level switch (part of the master cylinder)
  • Parking brake warning indicator switch
  • SJB 
  • ABS concern
  • IC 
  • Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is never/always on
  • PCM
  • IC 
  • The safety belt warning indicator is never/always on
  • Restraints Control Module (RCM)
  • IC 
  • The air bag warning indicator is never/always on
  • RCM 
  • IC 
  • The LH/RH turn or high beam indicator is never/always on
  • SJB 
  • Turn signal concern
  • High beam concern
  • IC 
  • The cruise control indicator is never/always on
  • PCM concern
  • IC 
  • The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) warning indicator is never/always on
  • Tire pressure
  • TPMS  concern
  • SJB 
  • IC 
  • The charging system warning indicator is never/always on
  • Charging system concern
  • PCM
  • IC 
  • The anti-theft indicator is always on or is flashing rapidly
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) concern
  • PATS  transceiver
  • PCM
  • IC 
  • The anti-theft indicator is never on (does not prove-out)
  • IC 
  • The PRNDL indicator is never/always on
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Brake shift interlock
  • PCM concern
  • Transmission Control Module (TCM) concern
  • IC 
  • The low oil pressure warning indicator is never/always on (gasoline only)
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Engine oil pressure switch
  • Base engine oil pressure concern
  • IC 
  • The 4x4 high/low indicator is never/always on
  • IC  configuration
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) mode indication switch
  • 4X4 control module
  • IC 
  • The tow haul indicator is never/always on
  • PCM
  • TCM 
  • IC 
  • The wait to start indicator is never/always on
  • PCM
  • IC 
  • The water in fuel message center indicator is never/always on
  • Water in fuel condition
  • IC 
  • The low oil pressure message center warning indicator is never/always on (diesel only)
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Engine oil pressure switch
  • Base engine oil pressure concern
  • IC 
  • The engine overtemperature message center warning indicator is never/always on
  • PCM concern
  • IC 
  • The traction control message center indicator is never/always on
  • Traction control concern
  • ABS concern
  • IC 
  • The powertrain malfunction (wrench) message center indicator is never/always on
  • Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) concern
  • Transmission concern
  • IC 
  • The check fuel cap message center indicator is never/always on
  • Evaporative emission system concern
  • IC 
  • The low fuel message center indicator is always on
  • IC 
  • The door ajar message center warning indicator is never/always on
  • Interior lighting concern
  • SJB 
  • IC 
  • The integrated circuit display is inoperative
  • IC 
  • PRESS the trip reset button on the IC  to make sure the display is not set to a blank display.

  • If the integrated circuit display turns on, the system is operating normally at this time. The display was set to a blank display.
  • If the integrated display is still blank, GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
SYMPTOM CHART - INFORMATION AND MESSAGE CENTER

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • The message center is not operating correctly
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Message center switch
  • Instrument Cluster (IC)
  • The message center display is blank
  • Message center display setting
  • IC 
  • NOTE: Verify that the IC  does not have any DTCs set before continuing.

PRESS the SELECT/RESET button (base IC  or the INFO button (message center IC  to make sure the display is not set to a blank display.
  • If the message center display turns on, the system is operating normally at this time. The message center display was set to a blank display.
  • If the message center display is still blank, GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
  • Not all segments of the display illuminate
  • IC 
  • The compass is inoperative
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Auto-dimming interior mirror
  • The compass is inaccurate
  • Zone setting
  • Calibration
  • Auto-dimming interior mirror
  • The ZONE XX RESET = CHANGE, RESET FOR CALIBRATION or CIRCLE SLOWLY TO CALIBRATE message is inoperative
  • IC  configuration
  • IC 
  • The ZONE XX RESET = CHANGE, RESET FOR CALIBRATION or CIRCLE SLOWLY TO CALIBRATE message is always on
  • Compass calibration and zone setting incomplete
  • The CALIBRATION COMPLETED message is inoperative
  • Compass calibration and zone setting incomplete
  • Auto-dimming interior mirror
  • The STOP SAFELY NOW warning is inoperative/always on (diesel only)
  • PCM concern
  • IC 
  • The ENGINE WARMING PLEASE WAIT XX or ENGINE WARM OK TO DRIVE display is inoperative/always on (diesel only)
  • PCM concern
  • IC 
  • The ENGINE TURNS OFF IN XX or ENGINE TURNED OFF warning is inoperative/always on (green state emission, diesel only)
  • PCM concern
  • IC 
  • The DRIVE TO CLEAN EXHAUST SYSTEM, CLEANING EXHAUST FILTER, EXHAUST FILTER DRIVE COMPLETE or REDUCED ENGINE POWER display is inoperative/always on
  • PCM concern
  • IC 
  • The Distance To Empty (DTE)/average fuel economy display is inoperative
  • IC 
  • CHECK the operation of the speedometer, the fuel gauge and the odometer.
  • The XXX MILES/KM TO E FUEL LEVEL LOW warning is inoperative
  • Fuel gauge
  • IC 
  • VERIFY that the fuel gauge operates correctly and that there is less than approximately 3 gallons of fuel in the tank.

  • If the fuel gauge does not operate correctly, GO to PINPOINT TEST B  (single fuel tank) or GO to PINPOINT TEST C  (dual fuel tanks).
  • NOTE: The miles to empty warning only displays at 80 km (50 miles) to empty which is equal to approximately 3-5 gallons of fuel remaining. This is a learned strategy based on fuel economy and changes from its default setting.
  • If the fuel gauge operates correctly, INSTALL a new IC  . REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM, PARK BRAKE ENGAGED or BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW warning is inoperative/always on
  • IC 
  • Smart Junction Box (SJB)
  • CHECK the operation of the brake warning indicator.

  • If the brake warning indicator does not operate correctly, GO to PINPOINT TEST R  (never on) or GO to PINPOINT TEST S  (always on).
  • If the brake warning indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new IC  . REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The DRIVER, PASSENGER, REAR LEFT or REAR RIGHT DOOR AJAR warning is inoperative/always on
  • Interior lighting concern
  • IC 
  • CHECK the operation of the door ajar message center warning indicator.

  • If the door ajar message center warning indicator does not operate correctly, GO to PINPOINT TEST AN .
  • If the door ajar message center warning indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new IC  . REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM warning is inoperative/always on
  • IC 
  • VERIFY that the charging system warning indicator operates correctly.

  • If the charging system warning indicator does not operate correctly, GO to PINPOINT TEST Z .
  • If the charging system warning indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new IC  . REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT, LOW TIRE PRESSURE or TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAULT warning is inoperative/always on
  • SJB 
  • IC 
  • VERIFY that the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) warning indicator operates correctly.

  • If the TPMS  message center warning indicator does not operate correctly, GO to PINPOINT TEST Y .
  • If the TPMS  message center warning indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new IC  . REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The TRAIN LEFT FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, RIGHT REAR, INNER RGT REAR, LEFT REAR, INNER LEFT REAR, SPARE TIRE, TRAINING COMPLETE OR TIRES NOT TRAINED-REPEAT message is inoperative
  • SJB 
  • IC 
  • If the TPMS  message is never displayed, OBSERVE the operation of the TPMS  warning indicator.

  • If the TPMS  pressure warning indicator does not operate correctly, GO to PINPOINT TEST Y .
  • If the TPMS  message indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new IC  . REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The TRAIN LEFT FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, RIGHT REAR, INNER RGT REAR, LEFT REAR, INNER LEFT REAR, SPARE TIRE, TRAINING COMPLETE OR TIRES NOT TRAINED-REPEAT message is always on
  • Tire training
  • If the TPMS  message is always on, CARRY out the TPMS  sensor training. REFER to WHEELS AND TIRES .
  • The WIRING FAULT ON TRAILER, TRAILER BRAKE MODULE FAULT or TRAILER DISCONNECTED warning is inoperative/always on
  • IC  configuration
  • Trailer brake control system
  • OBSERVE the trailer brake warning and confirm customer concern.
  • If the trailer brake warning is inoperative, VERIFY the vehicle is equipped with the trailer brake control system and that the IC  is correctly configured for trailer brakes. REFER to MODULE CONFIGURATION .
  • If the trailer brake warning is always on, REFER to AUXILIARY BRAKE SYSTEM .
  • The DRAIN WATER SEPARATOR warning is inoperative/always on (diesel only)
  • IC 
  • CHECK the operation of the water in fuel message center indicator.

  • If the water in fuel message center indicator does not operate correctly, GO to PINPOINT TEST AF .
  • If the water in fuel message center indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new IC  . REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) . TEST the system for normal operation.
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