FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

1. Verify the customer concern by operating the Hybrid Electronic Instrument Cluster (HEC) to duplicate the condition. Observe the indicators, warning displays, and gauges to determine if they are operating correctly with the ignition switch:
^ In RUN with the engine off
^ In START before the ignition switch is released
^ In RUN with engine running
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.

VISUAL INSPECTION CHART

Mechanical
^ Damaged engine oil filter
^ Damaged oil pump
^ Low engine oil level
^ Stuck oil pressure gauge needle
^ Stuck coolant temperature gauge
^ Door adjustment
^ Engine coolant level
^ Damaged water thermostat

Electrical
^ Blown fuse(s)
^ Central junction box (CJB) fuse F30 (7.5 A)
^ CJB fuse F34 (7.5 A)
^ Damaged miniature bulb(s)
^ Damaged harness
^ Loose or corroded connectors
^ Damaged HEC

3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
4. Verify the following systems are working correctly:
^ Charging
^ Fuel
^ Cooling
^ Safety belt warning chime
^ Turn signals
^ Headlamps
5. If the system(s) is/are not working correctly, refer to the appropriate system/components of the workshop manual.
6. If the concerns remains afier the inspection, enter Self Diagnostic Mode or New Generation STAR (NGS) Tester Diagnostics New Generation Star Tester Diagnostics.