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Symptom Chart

SYMPTOM CHART

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • The message center is not operating correctly
  • Circuitry
  • Message center switch
  • Instrument cluster
  • The compass is inoperative
  • Circuitry
  • Compass sensor module
  • Instrument cluster
  • The compass is inaccurate
  • Circuitry
  • Zone setting
  • Calibration
  • Vehicle magnetized
  • Compass sensor module
  • The message center display is blank
  • Instrument cluster
  • INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The message center switch does not operate correctly
  • Circuitry
  • Message center switch
  • Instrument cluster
  • The distance to empty, average fuel economy is inoperative
  • Instrument cluster.
  • CHECK the operation of the speedometer, the odometer, and the fuel gauge.
    • If the speedometer, odometer, and fuel gauge operate correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
    • If the speedometer, odometer, or fuel gauge do not operate correctly, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the gauges.
  • The LIFTGATE AJAR display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the door ajar warning indicator for correct operation.
    • If the door ajar warning indicator does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the door ajar warning indicator.
    • If the door ajar warning indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The TRUNK AJAR display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the door ajar warning indicator for correct operation.
    • If the door ajar warning indicator does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the door ajar warning indicator.
    • If the door ajar warning indicator is operating correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The CHECK ENGINE display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) for correct operation.
    • If the MIL does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the MIL.
    • If the MIL is operating correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The CHECK ENGINE TEMP display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the temperature gauge for correct operation.
    • If the temperature gauge does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the temperature gauge.
    • If the temperature gauge is operating correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The CHECK TRACTION CONTROL display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the traction control indicator for correct operation.
    • If the traction control indicator does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the traction control indicator.
    • If the traction control indicator is operating correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The FUEL GAUGE Op 1/2 to E ONLY display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the low fuel gauge for correct operation.
    • If the fuel gauge does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the fuel gauge.
    • If the fuel gauge operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The LOW COOLANT LEVEL display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the low coolant level indicator for correct operation.
    • If the low coolant level indicator does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the low coolant level indicator.
    • If the low coolant level indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the brake warning indicator for correct operation.
    • If the brake warning indicator does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the brake warning indicator.
    • If the brake warning indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The LOW WASHER FLUID LEVEL display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the low washer fluid indicator for correct operation.
    • If the low washer fluid indicator does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the low washer fluid indicator.
    • If the low washer fluid indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The TURN SIGNAL ON display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the turn signal indicators for correct operation.
    • If the turn signal indicators do not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the turn signal indicators.
    • If the turn signal indicators operate correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the charging system warning indicator for correct operation.
    • If the charging system warning indicator does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the charging system warning indicator.
    • If the check charging warning indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The ENGINE FAILSAFE MODE display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the engine coolant temperature gauge for correct operation.
    • If the engine coolant temperature gauge does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the engine coolant temperature gauge.
    • If the engine coolant temperature gauge operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The AWD MALFUNCTION display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the traction control indicator for correct operation.
    • If the traction control indicator does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the traction control indicator.
    • If the traction control indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the brake warning indicator for correct operation.
    • If the brake warning indicator does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the brake warning indicator.
    • If the brake warning indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The LOW FUEL LEVEL display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the low fuel warning indicator for correct operation.
    • If the low fuel warning indicator does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the low fuel warning indicator.
    • If the low fuel warning indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The OIL PRESSURE LOW display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the low oil pressure warning indicator for correct operation.
    • If the low oil pressure warning indicator does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the low oil pressure warning indicator.
    • If the low oil pressure warning indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The OIL LIFE display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
    NOTE: The oil life display is calculated by mileage and time (8047 km [5000 miles]/180 days). The counter starts when the vehicle is built.
  • RESET the oil life display, and advise the operator to have the oil changed at the recommended service interval. REFER to the Owner's Literature for additional information.
  • CHECK the operation of the speedometer gauge and the odometer display.
    • If the gauges operate correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
    • If the gauges do not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis.
  • The CHECK FUEL CAP display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the check fuel cap warning indicator for correct operation.
    • If the check fuel cap warning indicator does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the check fuel cap warning indicator.
    • If the check fuel cap warning indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The DRIVER'S DOOR, PASSENGER'S DOOR, LEFT REAR DOOR, AND RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the door ajar warning indicator for correct operation.
    • If the door ajar warning indicator does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the door ajar warning indicator.
    • If the door ajar warning indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The SPEED CONTROL ON display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the speed control indicator for correct operation.
    • If the speed control indicator does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the speed control indicator.
    • If the speed control indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The PARK BRAKE ENGAGED display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the brake warning indicator for correct operation.
    • If the brake warning indicator does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the brake warning indicator.
    • If the brake warning indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.