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HUD Image Does Not Dim

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

DEFINITION: Head-up display does not dim or is always ON.

1

Were you sent here from the HUD System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Head Up Display (HUD) System Check

2

  1. Turn OFF the ignition switch.
  2. Move the head-up display dimmer switch to the full bright position.
  3. Turn ON the ignition switch.

Do all segments of the head-up display illuminate for 3.5 seconds?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Head Up Display (HUD) Inoperative

3

Move the head-up display dimmer switch DOWN to dim the head-up display image.

Does the head-up display image dim?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

  1. Move the HUD dimmer switch to the High position.
  2. Cover the ambient light sensor located on the HUD display unit with a dark fabric.
  3. Wait 5 seconds.

Does the HUD image dim with the ambient light sensor covered?

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Go to Head Up Display (HUD) System Check

Go to Step 8

5

Disconnect the head-up display switch connector.

Is the head-up display image OFF?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 7

6

  1. Turn OFF the ignition switch.
  2. Reconnect or install any connectors or components that were disconnected or removed.
  3. Turn ON the ignition switch.
  4. Move the head-up display dimmer switch to the full bright position
  5. Move the head-up display dimmer switch DOWN to dim the head-up display image.

Does the head-up display image dim?

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Go to Head Up Display (HUD) System Check

Go to Step 11

7

Check the head-up display switch harness and connector for an open or short between the head-up display switch and the IPC.

Was a problem found and repaired?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 8

8

Check the head-up display unit harness pigtail and connector for an open or short between the head-up display unit and the IPC.

Was a problem found and repaired?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 11

9

Check the head-up display switch harness and connector for an open or short between the head-up display switch and the IPC.

Was a problem found and repaired?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 10

10

Replace the head-up display switch. Refer to Head Up Display Switch Replacement .

Is the replacement complete?

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Go to Step 6

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11

Replace the head-up display unit. Refer to Instrument Cluster Head Up Display Replacement .

Is the replacement complete?

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Go to Step 12

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12

  1. Turn OFF the ignition switch.
  2. Reconnect or install any connectors or components that were disconnected or removed.
  3. Turn ON the ignition switch.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Head Up Display (HUD) System Check

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