- Symptoms - Displays and Gages

Symptoms - Displays and Gages

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

1. Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle 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. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

2. Review the system operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to the following:

* Instrument Cluster 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.
* 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 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, PRNDL, and Odometer
* Shift Indicator Indicates Wrong Gear Selection
* Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative
* Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative (Extended Sedan) Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative (Sedan)
* Odometer Trip/Reset Switch Inoperative
* Speedometer and/or Odometer Inaccurate or Inoperative
* Tachometer Inaccurate or Inoperative

Indicators
* Brake Warning Indicator Always On
* Brake Warning Indicator Inoperative
* ABS Indicator Always On
* ABS Indicator Inoperative
* Low Traction Indicator Always On
* Low Traction Indicator Inoperative
* Traction Off Indicator Always On
* Traction Off Indicator Inoperative
* Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Always On
* Charge Indicator Always On
* Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Diagnosis for the 2.2L engine
* Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Diagnosis for the 3.5L engine
* Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Diagnosis for the 3.9L engine
* Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Always On (2.2L and 3.5L) Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Always On (3.9L)
* Low Fuel Indicator Inoperative
* Outside Air Temperature Display Inaccurate or Inoperative
* High Beam Indicator Inoperative
* Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Inoperative
* Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction
* Air Bag Indicator Circuit Malfunction
* Cruise Control Inoperative/Malfunctioning
* Security Indicator Always On or Flashing

Audible Warnings
* Chime Always On
* Chime Inoperative