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Error Is Indicated on the LCD Display

Error is indicated on the LCD display

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
2. Check for PGM-FI system DTCs with the HDS.

Are there PGM-FI system DTCs?

YES - Do the DTC troubleshooting, then do the gauge assembly self-diagnosis.

NO - Go to step 3.

3. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
4. Disconnect gauge assembly connector B (30P).
5. Disconnect ECM connector E (31P).




6. Check for continuity between gauge assembly connector B (30P) No. 26 terminal and ECM connector E (31P) No. 13 terminal.

Is there continuity?

YES - Go to step 7.

NO - Repair an open in the wire between the gauge assembly and the ECM.




7. Check for continuity between gauge assembly connector B (30P) No. 26 terminal and body ground.

Is there continuity?

YES - Repair a short to ground in the wire between the gauge assembly and the ECM.

NO - Go to step 8.

8. Reconnect gauge assembly connector B (30P).
9. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).




10. Measure the voltage between gauge assembly connector B (30P) No. 26 terminal and body ground.

Is there battery voltage?

YES - Replace the ECM.

NO - Replace the gauge assembly.