A Symptom Diagnosis

SYMPTOMS - INSTRUMENT PANEL, GAGES AND CONSOLE

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

1. Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster for DIC, HUD and IPC systems or the Diagnostic System Check - Audible Warnings for audible warnings before using the symptom table in order to verify that all of the following are true:
- There are no DTCs set.
- The module(s) can communicate via the serial data link. 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
- Driver Information Center (DIC) Description and Operation
- Head Up Display (HUD) Description and Operation
- Audible Warnings Description and Operation

Visual/Physical Inspection
- Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the audible warnings, DIC,HUD or IPC.
- Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.
- For any indicator or message relating to fluid level, perform a visual inspection of the fluid level before beginning diagnosis.
- Verify that the indicators, and message display works properly during the bulb check.

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:

Audible Warnings
For symptom diagnosis refer to one of the following:
- Chime Always On
- Chime Inoperative

Driver Information Display (DID)
For symptom diagnosis refer to one of the following:
- Driver Information Center (DIC) Inoperative
- Driver Information Center (DIC) Switch(es) Inoperative

Gages
For symptom diagnosis refer to one of the following:
- Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative
- Engine Oil Pressure Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative
- Engine Oil Temperature Gage Inoperative
- Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative
- Speedometer and/or Odometer Inaccurate or Inoperative
- Tachometer Inaccurate or Inoperative
- Transmission Fluid Temperature Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative
- Volt Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative

Heads Up Display
For symptom diagnosis refer to one of the following:
- Head Up Display (HUD) Image Adjustment Inoperative
- Head Up Display (HUD) Inoperative
- Head Up Display (HUD) Intensity Does Not Vary
- Head Up Display (HUD) Hazard Indicators Inoperative

Indicators
For symptom diagnosis refer to one of the following:
- For 1-4 Shift indicator refer to Skip Shift Description and Operation in Manual Transmission
- ABS Indicator Always On in Antilock Brake System
- ABS Indicator Inoperative in Antilock Brake System
- Air Bag Indicator Circuit Malfunction in Restraint Systems
- Brake Warning Indicator Always On in Hydraulic Brakes
- Brake Warning Indicator Inoperative in Hydraulic Brakes
- Change Engine Oil Indicator Always On
- Change Engine Oil Indicator Inoperative
- Charge Indicator Always On in Starting and Charging
- Charge Indicator Inoperative in Starting and Charging
- Check Gages Indicator Inoperative
- Door Ajar Indicator Inoperative in Doors
- High Beam Indicator Inoperative in Lighting Systems
- Low Engine Oil Level Indicator Always On
- For LOW FUEL indicator refer to Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative
- For LOW OIL PRESSURE indicator refer to Engine Oil Pressure Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative
- Low Washer Fluid Indicator Malfunction in Wipers/Washer Systems
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Always On in Computers and Control Systems
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Inoperative in Computers and Control Systems
- MPH (Km/h) Indicator Inoperative
- Rear Hatch/Gate Ajar Indicator Always On in Trunk/Liftgate
- Rear Hatch/Gate Ajar Indicator Inoperative in Trunk/Liftgate
- For RESERVE FUEL indicator refer to Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative
- Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction in Seat Belts
- Security Indicator Always On or Flashing in Theft Deterrent
- Security Indicator Inoperative in Theft Deterrent
- Tonneau Ajar Indicator Always On in Trunk/Liftgate
- Tonneau Ajar Indicator Inoperative in Trunk/Liftgate
- Traction Control and Active Handling Indicator Always On in Antilock Brake System
- Traction Control and Active Handling Indicator Inoperative in Antilock Brake System
- Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Inoperative in Lighting Systems