Checking The Function Of The Driver Information Module (Dim)

Check the power supply for the driver information module (DIM) by switching on the ignition.

Instrument panel illumination should come on.

Does the driver information module (DIM) illumination come on? 

• YES 

  See: CHECKING COMMUNICATION WITH THE DRIVER INFORMATION MODULE (DIM) 

• NO 

  See: CHECKING THE POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND FOR THE DRIVER INFORMATION MODULE (DIM) 

HINT: After carrying out the repair, check that the fault has been remedied. 

• Ignition off.
• Reinstall the connectors, components etc.
• Ignition on.

  Check the power supply for the driver information module (DIM) by switching on the ignition.

  Instrument panel illumination should come on.

  If the above works, start the engine and check that the indicator lamps go out like they are supposed to and that the tachometer reacts to engine speed changes.

Does the combined instrument panel work as it should? 

• YES 

  OKAY:  Troubleshooting has been completed.

• NO 

  See: INFORMATION