• | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. |
• | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach. |
• | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category. |
The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the engine speed based on the information from the engine control module (ECM). The ECM converts the data from the engine speed sensor to a 2 pulses/engine revolution signal. The ECM sends the engine speed information via the serial data circuit to the body control module (BCM). The BCM then sends the information via the serial data circuit to the IPC to display the engine speed.
Instrument Cluster Description and Operation
Control Module References for scan tool information
Engine ON, verify the scan tool Engine Speed parameter matches the tachometer display.
⇒ | If the Engine Speed parameter does not match the tachometer display, replace the IPC. |
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
Control Module References for IPC replacement, setup, and programming