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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

Important: In order to avoid misdiagnosis, set the J 39200 digital multimeter (DMM) to zero

1

Did you inspect the vehicle for any instrument cluster Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster

2

Was the instrument cluster diagnostic system check performed?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster

3

Was the powertrain control module diagnostic system check performed?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check in Engine Controls-3.1L or Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check in Engine Controls-3.8L

4

  1. Install a Scan Tool .
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  3. Select speedometer gauge sweep test under output control main menu.

Does the speedometer gauge perform a full sweep when commanded?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5

  1. Replace the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  2. Inspect the system.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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6

  1. Ensure that the Scan Tool is still connected to the DLC connector.
  2. Drive the vehicle.
  3. Compare the Scan Tool speed display to the instrument cluster speed display.

Do the two speeds agree with each other?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

7

Inspect the following components:

    • The speedometer
    • The odometer

Are both components inaccurate?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 10

8

Inspect the vehicle for the following application information:

    • The correct tire size
    • The PCM calibration
    • The vehicle speed sensor

Are these component applications correct?

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Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check in Engine Controls-3.1L or Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check in Engine Controls-3.8L

Go to Step 9

9

  1. Recalibrate the PCM using the correct application for the vehicle.
  2. Inspect the system.

Is repair complete?

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System OK

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10

Inspect the cruise control.

Is the cruise control not operating properly along with the instrument cluster?

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Go to Cruise Control System Check in Cruise Control

Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check in Engine Controls - 3.1L or Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check in Engine Controls - 3.8L