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Symptoms - Displays and Gauges




Symptoms - Displays and Gauges

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

1. Perform Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle , before using the Symptom Tables in order to verify that all of the following are true:

* There are no DTCs set.

* The control 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 Cluster Description and Operation Instrument Cluster

* Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation Indicator/Warning Message

* Audible Warnings Description and Operation Audible Warnings

* Driver Information Center (DIC) Description and Operation Driver Information Center (DIC)

* Compass Calibration and Magnetic Variance Compass Calibration and Magnetic Variance

Visual/Physical Inspection

* Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the instrument panel cluster or audible warnings system. Refer to Checking Aftermarket Accessories Checking Aftermarket Accessories.

* Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.

* Inspect for the proper fluid levels.

Intermittent

Faulty electrical connections or wiring may be the cause of intermittent conditions. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections.

Symptom List

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

Gauges and Odometer

* Fuel Gauge Inaccurate or Inoperative Fuel Gauge Inaccurate or Inoperative

* Instrument Cluster Gauges Inoperative Instrument Cluster Gauges Inoperative

* Odometer Trip/Reset Switch Inoperative Odometer Trip/Reset Switch Inoperative

Indicators

* ABS Indicator Malfunction ABS Indicator Malfunction

* Air Bag Indicator Circuit Malfunction (Driver) Air Bag Indicator Circuit Malfunction (Driver)Air Bag Indicator Circuit Malfunction (Passenger) Air Bag Indicator Circuit Malfunction (Passenger)

* Brake Warning Indicator Malfunction Brake Warning Indicator Malfunction

* Charge Indicator Malfunction Charge Indicator Malfunction

* Compass Malfunction (DIC) Compass Malfunction (DIC)

* Cruise Control Indicator Malfunction Cruise Control Indicator Malfunction

* Courtesy Lamps Malfunction Courtesy Lamps Malfunction

* Daytime Running Lamps Malfunction Daytime Running Lamps Malfunction

* Door Ajar Indicator Malfunction Door Ajar Indicator Malfunction

* Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Malfunction Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Malfunction

* Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Malfunction (LY7, LAT or LE5) Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Malfunction (LY7, LAT or LE5)

* Front Fog Lamps Malfunction Front Fog Lamps Malfunction

* Headlamps Malfunction Headlamps Malfunction

* Liftgate Ajar Indicator Malfunction Liftgate Ajar Indicator Malfunction

* Low Tire Pressure Indicator Malfunction Low Tire Pressure Indicator Malfunction

* Low Washer Fluid Indicator Malfunction Low Washer Fluid Indicator Malfunction

* Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Diagnosis Testing and Inspection for the 2.4L engine

* Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Diagnosis Testing and Inspection for the 3.6L engine

* Park, License, and/or Tail Lamps Malfunction Park, License, and/or Tail Lamps Malfunction

* Seat Belt Indicator Malfunction - Driver Seat Belt Indicator Malfunction - Driver

* Seat Belt Indicator Malfunction - Passenger Seat Belt Indicator Malfunction - Passenger

* StabiliTrak Indicator Malfunction StabiliTrak Indicator Malfunction

* Security Indicator Malfunction Security Indicator Malfunction

* Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Malfunction Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Malfunction

Audible Warnings

Chime Malfunction Chime Malfunction