A Symptom Diagnosis

SYMPTOMS - INSTRUMENT PANEL, GAGES AND CONSOLE

IMPORTANT: The following steps must be completed before using the symptom tables.

1. Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle, before using the symptom table in order to verify that all of the following are true: Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
- There are no DTCs set.
- The modules can communicate via the serial data link.
2. Review the system operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to the following:
- Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Description and Operation
- Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
- Driver Information Center (DIC) Description and Operation
- Audible Warnings Description and Operation

Visual/Physical Inspection
- Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the audible warnings, driver information center (DIC), or instrument panel cluster (IPC).
- Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.
- For any indicator or message relating to fluid level, perform a visual inspection of the fluid level before beginning diagnosis.
- Verify that the indicators and the message display works properly during the displays test.

Intermittent
Faulty electrical connections or wiring may be the cause of intermittent conditions.

Symptom List
Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:

Audible Warnings
- Chime Always On
- Chime Inoperative

Gages
- Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative
- Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative
- Speedometer and/or Odometer Inaccurate or Inoperative
- Tachometer Inaccurate or Inoperative

Indicators
- All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Disabled Indicator Always On in Drive Axle - Locking/Limited Slip
- Differential Lock Indicator Inoperative in Drive Axle - Locking/Limited Slip
- Brake Warning Indicator Always On in Hydraulic Brakes
- Brake Warning Indicator Inoperative in Hydraulic Brakes
- ABS Indicator Always On in Antilock Brake System
- ABS Indicator Inoperative in Antilock Brake System
- Traction Off Indicator Always On in Antilock Brake System
- Traction Off Indicator Inoperative in Antilock Brake System
- Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Always On in Cooling System
- Charge Indicator Always On in Starting and Charging
- Charge Indicator Inoperative in Starting and Charging
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Inoperative in Computers and Control Systems - 3.5L (LX9)
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Always On in Computers and Control Systems - 3.5L (LX9)
- Change Engine Oil Indicator Always On
- Change Engine Oil Indicator Inoperative
- Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Always On
- Low Fuel Indicator Inoperative
- Door Ajar Indicator Malfunction in Doors
- Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Always On or Flashing in Lighting Systems
- Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Inoperative in Lighting Systems
- Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction - Driver in Seat Belts
- Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction - Passenger in Seat Belts
- Air Bag Indicator Circuit Malfunction in Restraint Systems
- Passenger Presence System Indicator Circuit Malfunction in Restraint Systems
- Security Indicator LED Inoperative in Theft Deterrent
- Driver Information Center (DIC) Switch(es) Inoperative