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Test O: Trip Distance Does Not Accumulate

  1. Turn ignition off. Disconnect message center switch module connector C264. See Figure . Remove instrument cluster. See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION  . Disconnect instrument cluster connector C272. See Figure . Measure resistance of Red/Blue wire between message center control module connector C264, pin No. 8 and instrument cluster connector C272, pin No. 13. Resistance should be less than 5 ohms. Measure resistance of Red/Blue wire between ground and message center switch module connector C264, pin No. 8. Resistance should be greater than 10,000 ohms. If resistances are as specified, go to next step. If resistances are not as specified, repair Red/Blue wire.
  2. Leave ignition off and instrument cluster connector C272 disconnected. Reconnect message center control module connector C264. Turn ignition on. Press OD/TRIP switch (located on message center). Measure voltage between ground and instrument cluster connector C272, pin No. 13 (Red/Blue wire). If voltage is greater than 10 volts, replace instrument cluster. If voltage is less than 10 volts, replace message center control module.