Symptoms (Instrument Panel, Gages and Console)

SYMPTOMS

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. Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

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

Visual/Physical Inspection
- Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the Instrument Cluster or Audible Warning Systems.
- 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.

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
- Engine Oil Pressure Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative Engine Oil Pressure 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
- Volt Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative Volt Gage 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
- Charge Indicator Always On Charge Indicator Always On
- Charge Indicator Inoperative Charge Indicator Inoperative
- High Beam Indicator Always On High Beam Indicator Always On
- High Beam Indicator Inoperative High Beam Indicator Inoperative
- Low Tire Pressure Indicator Always On Low Tire Pressure Indicator Always on
- Low Tire Pressure Indicator Inoperative Low Tire Pressure Indicator Inoperative
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Always On Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Always On
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Inoperative Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Inoperative
- Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction - Driver Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction - Driver
- Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction - Passenger Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction - Passenger
- Security Indicator Inoperative Security Indicator Inoperative
- Service Indicator Always On Testing and Inspection
- Service Indicator Inoperative Service Indicator Inoperative
- Stability System Caution Indicator Always On Stability System Caution Indicator Always On
- Stability System Caution Indicator Inoperative Stability System Caution Indicator Inoperative
- Traction Off Indicator Always On Traction Off Indicator Always On
- Traction Off Indicator Inoperative Traction Off Indicator Inoperative
- Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Always On or Flashing Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Always On or Flashing
- Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Inoperative Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Inoperative

Instrument Cluster Dimming
- Interior Backlighting Does Not Dim Interior Backlighting Does Not Dim
- Interior Backlighting Inoperative Interior Backlighting Inoperative

Odometer
- Odometer Trip/Reset Switch Inoperative Odometer Trip/Reset Switch Inoperative

Audible Warning
- Chime Always On Chime Always On
- Chime Inoperative Chime Inoperative