Instrument Panel Lights Not Operating Properly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1999 Pontiac Grand Am and 1999 Oldsmobile Alero. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Perform INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER SYSTEM CHECK under SYSTEM TESTS. Go to next step.
- Turn ignition off. Disconnect IPC connector and remove connector comb. See INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Turn ignition switch and headlight switch to ON position. Set IPC dimmer switch to maximum brightness. With DVOM negative lead connected to ground, backprobe IPC connector terminal A7 (Gray wire) with positive lead. See Figure . See WIRING DIAGRAMS . If battery voltage is indicated, go to step 4 . If battery voltage is not indicated, go to next step.
- Repair open in Gray wire between IPC and dimmer switch. After repairs, go to INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER SYSTEM CHECK under SYSTEM TESTS.
- Replace instrument panel cluster. See INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. After repairs, go to INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER SYSTEM CHECK under SYSTEM TESTS.