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For 1990-2009 cars only

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Action

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Important: A short to ground will cause an open fuse(s). Before performing this diagnostic procedure, inspect the fuse(s) for an open.

1

Did you perform the instrument cluster diagnostic system check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster

2

  1. Disconnect the multifunction alarm module connectors.
  2. Place the ignition key in the ignition key cylinder.
  3. Connect a test light between the multifunction alarm module connector C2 terminal D and the multifunction alarm module connector C1 terminal E.

Does the test light illuminate?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 3

3

Connect the test light between the multifunction alarm module connector C2 terminal D and ground.

Does the test light illuminate?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

Repair an open between the multifunction alarm module connector C2 terminal D and the fuse block. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster

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5

  1. Disconnect the ignition switch connector C2.
  2. Remove the ignition key.
  3. Measure the voltage between the multifunction alarm module connector C1 terminal E and ground.

Does the voltage equal the specified value?

0 V

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

Repair a short to B+ in CKT 80 between the multifunction alarm module connector C1 terminal E and the ignition switch connector C2 terminal F. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster

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7

Measure the resistance between the multifunction alarm module connector C1 terminal E and the ignition switch connector C2 terminal F.

Is the resistance within the specified range?

0-2 ohms

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

8

Repair an open between the multifunction alarm module connector C1 terminal E and the ignition switch connector C2 terminal F. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster

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9

  1. Disconnect the ignition switch connector C1.
  2. Measure the resistance between the multifunction alarm module connector C1 terminal F and ground.

Is the resistance within the specified range?

0-2 ohms

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 10

10

Repair an open between the multifunction alarm module connector C1 terminal F and ground. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster

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11

Replace the ignition switch. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement - On Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster

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12

Replace the multifunction alarm module. Refer to Multifunction Alarm Module Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster

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