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Symptoms - Displays and Gages

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

1. Before using the symptom diagnostic tables, perform the Vehicle Diagnostic System Check test Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in order to determine that there are no DTCs set, and that the control modules can communicate via the serial data link: Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
2. Review the system operation in order to understand the system functions. Refer to the following description and operations:

* Instrument Cluster 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 can affect the operation of the instrument panel cluster or the audible warnings system.
* Inspect the accessible system components or the visible system components for obvious damage or for obvious conditions which can 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 list in order to diagnose the symptom:

Gages and Odometer

* Instrument Cluster Gages Inoperative
* Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative

Indicators

* ABS Indicator Always On
* ABS Indicator Inoperative
* Air Bag Indicator Circuit Malfunction
* Brake Warning Indicator Always On
* Brake Warning Indicator Inoperative
* Change Engine Oil Indicator Always On
* Charge Indicator Always On
* Charge Indicator Inoperative
* Door Ajar Indicator Malfunction
* Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Always On
* Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Always On (3.6L LY7) Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Always On (3.8L L26 and L32)
* Fog Lamp Indicator Always On
* Fog Lamp Indicator Inoperative
* Fog Lamps Always On
* Fog Lamps Inoperative
* Low Engine Oil Level Indicator Always On
* Low Washer Fluid Indicator Malfunction
* Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Diagnosis
* Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction - Driver
* Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction - Passenger
* Security Indicator LED Inoperative
* Stability System Disabled Indicator Always On
* Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Always On or Flashing
* Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Inoperative
* Traction Off Indicator Always On
* Traction Off Indicator Inoperative
* Trunk Ajar Indicator Always On
* Trunk Ajar Indicator Inoperative

Driver Information Center

* Driver Information Center (DIC) Inoperative
* Driver Information Center (DIC) Switch(es) Inoperative

Audible Warnings

* Chime Always On
* Chime Inoperative