Instrument Cluster Gages Inoperative
Instrument Cluster Gages Inoperative
Diagnostic Instructions
* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.
Circuit/System Description
This diagnostic procedure applies to serial data gages located in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) which include the speedometer, tachometer, engine coolant temperature gage and volt gage if equipped.
Circuit/System Testing
Important: If the suspect gage is the speedometer, the drive wheels of the vehicle must be raised and the transmission must be placed in drive or first gear.
1. Ignition ON, with the scan tool, perform the IPC Gage Sweep Test in the IPC Output Controls. Verify that all gage dials move from minimum to the maximum value and back to the gage minimum value.
^ If any gage does not perform the IPC Gage Sweep Test, replace the IPC.
2. Start the engine, with the vehicle drive wheels raised and place the transmission in drive or first gear. Verify that the speedometer value matches the scan tool Vehicle Speed parameter in the ECM Engine Data List.
^ If the speedometer is incorrect, test or replace the IPC.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure. Verification Tests