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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 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:
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
* Head Up Display (HUD) Description and Operation
* Audible Warnings Description and Operation Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

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. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Diagnostic Aids. Component Tests and General Diagnostics

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
* Speedometer and/or Odometer Inaccurate or Inoperative

Indicators
* ABS Indicator Always On
* Air Bag Indicator Circuit Malfunction
* Brake Warning Indicator Always On
* Brake Warning Indicator Inoperative
* Charge Indicator Always On
* Charge Indicator Inoperative
* Door Ajar Indicator Malfunction
* Door Lock Indicator Malfunction
* Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Always On (Sensor) Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Always On (Switch)
* Engine Oil Temperature Indicator Always On
* Fog Lamp Indicator Always On
* Rear Fog Lamp Indicator Always On (Export)
* Fog Lamp Indicator Inoperative
* Rear Fog Lamp Indicator Inoperative (Export)
* Heated Seat Switch Indicator Malfunction - Rear
* Heated Steering Wheel Indicator Malfunction
* High Beam Indicator Always On
* High Beam Indicator Inoperative (Standard) High Beam Indicator Inoperative (with Intellibeam)
* Lights On Indicator Always On
* Lights On Indicator Inoperative
* Low Engine Coolant Indicator Always On (LH2/LC3) Low Engine Coolant Indicator Always On (LY7)
* Low Engine Oil Level Indicator Always On
* Low Washer Fluid Indicator Malfunction
* Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Diagnosis for the 4.6L engine
* Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Diagnosis for the 4.4L engine
* Mirror Compass Display Inoperative or Inaccurate
* Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction - Driver
* Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction - Passenger
* Security Indicator Inoperative
* Traction Control Indicator Always On
* Traction Control Indicator Inoperative
* Traction Off Indicator Always On
* Traction Off Indicator Inoperative
* Trunk Ajar Indicator Always On
* Trunk Ajar Indicator Inoperative
* Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Always On or Flashing
* Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Inoperative

Driver Information Center

Driver Information Center (DIC) Switch(es) Inoperative

Head Up Display (HUD)
* Head Up Display (HUD) Inoperative
* Head Up Display (HUD) Image Adjustment Inoperative

Audible Warnings
* Chime Always On
* Chime Inoperative