FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Initial Inspection - Information and Message Center

1. Verify the customer concern by operating the system.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.


Visual Inspection Chart:






3. If an obvious fault is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
4. Verify that the following instrument cluster gauges are working correctly:
- fuel level gauge
- speedometer
5. If a gauge is not working correctly, refer to Electronic Cluster.
6. If the fault is not visually evident, proceed to the Symptom Chart to continue diagnostics. Diagnosis By Symptom - Information and Message Center