Symptoms - Displays and Gages

Symptoms - Displays and Gages

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

1. Perform the 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 (Description and Operation)
* Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation (Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation)
* Driver Information Center (DIC) Description and Operation (Description and Operation)
* Audible Warnings Description and Operation (Audible Warnings Description and Operation)
* Compass Calibration and Magnetic Variance (Description and Operation)

Visual/Physical Inspection

* Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the Instrument Cluster or Audible Warning Systems. Refer to Checking Aftermarket Accessories (Component Tests and General Diagnostics).
* Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.
* Inspect the applicable reservoir for the proper fluid level related to the indicator or message.
* Verify that the indicators work properly during the displays test.

Intermittent

Faulty electrical connections or wiring may be the cause of intermittent conditions. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Component Tests and General Diagnostics).

Symptom List

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

Gages
* Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative (Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative)
* Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative (Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative)
* Speedometer and/or Odometer Inaccurate or Inoperative (Speedometer and/or Odometer Inaccurate or Inoperative)
* Tachometer Inaccurate or Inoperative (Tachometer Inaccurate or Inoperative)

Indicators
* ABS Indicator Malfunction (ABS Indicator Malfunction)
* Air Bag Indicator Circuit Malfunction (Air Bag Indicator Circuit Malfunction)
* Brake Warning Indicator Malfunction (Brake Warning Indicator Malfunction)
* Charge Indicator Malfunction (Charge Indicator Malfunction)
* Compass Malfunction (Mirror) (Compass Malfunction (Mirror))
* Daytime Running Lamps Malfunction (Daytime Running Lamps Malfunction)
* Door Ajar Indicator Malfunction (Door Ajar Indicator Malfunction)
* Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Malfunction (3.7L) (Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Malfunction)Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Malfunction (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, 7.2L) (Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Malfunction)
* Front Fog Lamps Malfunction (Front Fog Lamps Malfunction)
* Headlamps Malfunction (Headlamps Malfunction)
* Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Diagnosis (Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Diagnosis) for the 3.7L engine
* Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Diagnosis (Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Diagnosis) for the 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L engine
* Passenger Presence System Indicator Circuit Malfunction (Passenger Presence System Indicator Circuit Malfunction)
* Rear Fog Lamps Malfunction (Rear Fog Lamps Malfunction)
* Security Indicator Malfunction (Security Indicator Malfunction)
* Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction - Driver (Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction - Driver)
* Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction - Passenger (Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction - Passenger)
* StabiliTrak Indicator Malfunction (StabiliTrak Indicator Malfunction)
* Transfer Case Shift Control Switch Indicator Always On - Two or More (Transfer Case Shift Control Switch Indicator Always On - Two or More)
* Transfer Case Shift Control Switch Indicator Flashes, then Returns to Previous Mode (Transfer Case Shift Control Switch Indicator Flashes, then Returns to Previous Mode)
* Transfer Case Shift Control Switch Indicator Inoperative - One or More (Transfer Case Shift Control Switch Indicator Inoperative - One or More)
* Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Malfunction (Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Malfunction)

Instrument Cluster Dimming

Interior Backlighting Malfunction (Interior Backlighting Malfunction)

Odometer

Odometer Trip/Reset Switch Inoperative (Odometer Trip/Reset Switch Inoperative)

Audible Warning

Chime Malfunction (Chime Malfunction)