Driver Information Center (DIC) Inoperative

Driver Information Center (DIC) Inoperative

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview)provides an overview of each diagnostic category.



Circuit/System Description

The driver information center (DIC) displays important vehicle information including compass and ambient air temperature. Power is provided to the DIC via the IP Fuse Block. The DIC communicates with the instrument panel cluster (IPC) via the serial data circuit.


Reference Information
Schematic Reference

* Instrument Cluster Schematics (Instrument Cluster Diagrams)
* Driver Information System Schematics (Driver Information System Diagrams)

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views (Connector Views)
Description and Operation

Driver Information Center (DIC) Description and Operation (Description and Operation)
Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Connector Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Wiring Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References (Programming and Relearning)for Scan Tool Information


Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the DIC.
2. Ignition OFF, test for less than 1 ohm of resistance between the ground circuit terminal F and ground.

• If greater than the specified value, test the ground reference circuit for an open/high resistance.

3. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates when connected between the battery positive voltage circuit terminal L and ground.

• If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the battery positive voltage circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the DIC.




Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.


Control Module References (Programming and Relearning)for the DIC replacement, setup, and programming