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Important: The following steps must be completed before using the symptom diagnostic tables.

  1. Before using the symptom diagnostic tables, perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in order to determine that there are no DTCs set, and that the control modules can communicate via the serial data link.
  2. Review the system operation in order to understand the system functions. Refer to the following description and operations.
  3. •  Instrument Cluster Description and Operation
    •  Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
    •  Driver Information Center (DIC) Description and Operation
    •  Audible Warnings Description and Operation

Visual/Physical Inspection

    • Inspect for aftermarket devices which can affect the operation of the instrument panel cluster or the audible warnings system. Refer to Checking Aftermarket Accessories .
    • Inspect the accessible system components or the visible system components for obvious damage or for obvious conditions which can cause the symptom.
    • Inspect for the proper fluid levels.

Intermittent

Faulty electrical connections or wiring may be the cause of intermittent conditions. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections .

Symptom List

Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:

Gages and Odometer

    •  Instrument Cluster Gages Inoperative
    •  Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative

Indicators

    •  ABS Indicator Always On
    •  ABS Indicator Inoperative
    •  Air Bag Indicator Circuit Malfunction
    •  Brake Warning Indicator Always On
    •  Brake Warning Indicator Inoperative
    •  Charge Indicator Always On
    •  Charge Indicator Inoperative
    •  Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Always On
    •  Cruise Control Switch Indicator Always On
    •  Door Ajar Indicator Malfunction
    •  Front Fog Lamps Malfunction
    •  Front Fog Lamps Malfunction
    •  Headlamps Malfunction
    •  Headlamps Malfunction
    •  Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Always On
    •  Information Center Telltale Malfunction
    •  Lights On Indicator Malfunction
    •  Lights On Indicator Malfunction
    •  Low Engine Oil Level Indicator Always On
    •  Low Tire Pressure Indicator Always On
    •  Low Tire Pressure Indicator Inoperative
    •  Low Washer Fluid Indicator Malfunction
    •  Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Diagnosis for the 3.8L engine
    •  Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Diagnosis for the 4.6L engine
    •  Mirror Compass Display Inoperative or Inaccurate
    •  Odometer Trip/Reset Switch Inoperative
    •  Outside Air Temperature Display Inaccurate or Inoperative
    •  Passenger Presence System Indicator Circuit Malfunction
    •  Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction - Driver
    •  Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction - Passenger
    •  Security Indicator Malfunction
    •  Traction Off Indicator Always On
    •  Traction Off Indicator Inoperative
    •  Trunk Ajar Indicator Malfunction
    •  Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Malfunction
    •  Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Malfunction

Driver Information Center

Driver Information Center (DIC) Switch Inoperative

Audible Warnings

    •  Chime Always On
    •  Chime Inoperative