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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

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1

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  2. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor.

Did the temperature gauge move to COLD?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Step 3

2

Replace the engine coolant temperature sensor. Refer to one of the following procedures in Engine Controls:

    • Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Replacement 6.5L (L65)

Did you complete the repair?

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System OK

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3

Using a test light, backprobe the instrument cluster connector from cavity 13 to B+.

Did the test light illuminate?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Repair the short to ground in CKT 35 (DK GRN) between the instrument cluster connector, cavity 13 and the ECT sensor connector, cavity A.

Did you complete the repair?

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System OK

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5

Using a test light, backprobe the instrument cluster from cavity 31 to B+.

Did the test light illuminate?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

Repair the open in CKT 451 (BLK/WHT) between the instrument cluster connector, cavity 31 and G108.

Did you complete the repair?

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System OK

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7

Replace the instrument cluster.

Did you complete the repair?

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System OK

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