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Check Gauges Indicator Inoperative

  1. If diagnostic system check has been performed, go to next step. If diagnostic system check has not been performed, perform INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK  under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM.
  2. Start engine and observe CHECK GAUGES indicator light. If indicator light does not turn on during bulb test, go to next step. If indicator light turns on during bulb check, problem may be intermittent. Try to recreate fault by wiggling wiring and connectors. Check for faulty connections at all connectors that may be causing intermittent condition. See WIRING DIAGRAMS  .
  3. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC). Using scan tool, select WOW mode. Command instrument cluster indicator lights on. If CHECK GAUGES indicator light does not turn on, go to next step. If CHECK GAUGES indicator light turns on, perform on-board diagnostic system check. See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM CHECK under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM in appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE.
  4. Replace instrument cluster. See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Check system operation.
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