A Symptom Diagnosis

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

1. Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster or Diagnostic System Check - Audible Warnings 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 and the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI). Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Panel Cluster Diagnostic System Check - Audible Warnings
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
^ Audible Warnings Description and Operation

Visual/Physical Inspection
^ Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the instrument panel cluster or audible warnings system. Refer to Checking Aftermarket Accessories in Diagnostic Aids.
^ 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. Refer to Diagnostic Aids for Circuit Testing and Wiring Repair procedures.

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

Gages and Odometer
^ Engine coolant Temperature Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative
^ Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative
^ Odometer Trip/Reset Switch Inoperative
^ Speedometer and/or Odometer Inaccurate or Inoperative
^ Tachometer Inaccurate or Inoperative

Indicators
^ ABS Indicator Always On in Antilock Brake System ABS Indicator Always On
^ ABS Indicator Inoperative in Antilock Brake System ABS Indicator Inoperative
^ Air Bag Indicator Circuit Malfunction in Restraint Systems Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures
^ Brake Warning Indicator Always On in Hydraulic Brakes Brake Warning Indicator Always On
^ Brake Warning Indicator Inoperative in Hydraulic Brakes Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures
^ Charge Indicator Always On in Starting and Charging Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures
^ Charge Indicator Inoperative in Starting and Charging Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures
^ Cruise Control Indicator Always On in Cruise Control Testing and Inspection
^ Cruise Control Indicator Inoperative in Cruise Control Testing and Inspection
^ Door Ajar Indicator Malfunction in Doors Testing and Inspection
^ Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Always On in Cooling System Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures
^ Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Always On
^ High Beam Indicator Inoperative in Lighting Systems Testing and Inspection
^ Low Engine Coolant Indicator Always On in Cooling System Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures
^ Low Engine Oil Level Indicator Always On
^ Low Fuel Indicator Inoperative
^ Low Washer Fluid Indicator Malfunction in Wipers/Washer Systems Testing and Inspection
^ Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Always On in Computers and Control Systems Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Always On
^ Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Inoperative in Computers and Control Systems Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Inoperative
^ Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction in Seat Belts Testing and Inspection
^ Security Indicator Always On or Flashing in Theft Deterrent SECURITY Indicator Always ON or Flashing
^ Security Indicator Inoperative in Theft Deterrent SECURITY Indicator Inoperative
^ Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Inoperative in Lighting Systems Testing and Inspection

Audible Warnings
^ Chime Always On
^ Chime Inoperative