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HUD Does Not Match Instrument Cluster Display

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

DEFINITION: Head-up displays "-- --" or does not match instrument cluster display.

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

Does the head-up display speedometer information as "-- --" for over 3.5 seconds?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

Does the head-up display match the instrument cluster display?

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Go to Head Up Display (HUD) System Check

Go to Step 7

5

Check instrument cluster operation. Refer to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster .

Does the instrument cluster function properly?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster

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

Does the head-up display match the instrument cluster display?

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Go to Head Up Display (HUD) System Check

Go to Step 9

7

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 10

Go to Step 8

8

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 6

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9

Replace the IPC assembly. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .

Is the replacement complete?

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Go to Step 10

 

10

  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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