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- Symptoms - Instrument Panel, Gages and Console



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 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. Testing and Inspection
2. Review the system operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to the following procedures:
- Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Description and Operation
- Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
- Audible Warnings Description and Operation

Visual/Physical Inspection
- Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the instrument panel cluster (IPC) or audible warnings system.
- 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.

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

Gages and Odometer
- Boost Gage Inoperative Boost Gage Inoperative
- Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative (2.0L and 2.2L) Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative (2.4L) 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 Always On ABS Indicator Always On
- ABS Indicator Inoperative ABS Indicator Inoperative
- Air Bag Indicator Circuit Malfunction Air Bag Indicator Circuit Malfunction
- Brake Warning Indicator Always On Brake Warning Indicator Always On
- Brake Warning Indicator Inoperative Brake Warning Indicator Inoperative
- Charge Indicator Always On Charge Indicator Always On
- Charge Indicator Inoperative Charge Indicator Inoperative
- Driver Information Center (DIC) Switch(es) Inoperative Driver Information Center (DIC) Switch(es) Inoperative
- Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Always On Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Always On
- High Beam Indicator Inoperative High Beam Indicator Inoperative
- Low Engine Coolant Indicator Always On
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Inoperative for the 2.0L engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Inoperative
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Always On for the 2.0L engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Always ON
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Inoperative for the 2.2L engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Inoperative
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Always On for the 2.2L engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Always ON
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Diagnosis for the 2.4L engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Always ON
- Odometer Trip/Reset Switch Inoperative Odometer Trip/Reset Switch Inoperative
- Outside Air Temperature Display Inaccurate or Inoperative Outside Air Temperature Display Inaccurate or Inoperative
- Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction - Driver
- Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction - Passenger Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction - Passenger
- Fog Lamp Indicator Inoperative Fog Lamp Indicator Inoperative
- Traction Off Indicator Always On Traction Off Indicator Inoperative
- Traction Off Indicator Inoperative Traction Off Indicator Inoperative
- Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Inoperative Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Inoperative
- 59390 Security Indicator Always On
- 59391 Security Indicator Always Off

Audible Warnings
- Chime Always On Chime Always On
- Chime Inoperative Chime Inoperative