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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

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. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Turn ON the headlamps.
  3. Adjust the Head Up Display (HUD) dimmer switch to full intensity.

Is the HUD display visible?

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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the HUD module.
  3. Turn on the ignition, with the engine off.
  4. Test the ignition positive voltage circuit for an open, short to ground or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 4

4

Measure the voltage from the dimming signal circuit to a good ground.

Does the voltage measure near the specified value?

12 Volts

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 5

5

Test the dimming signal circuit for an open, short to ground or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 6

6

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the HUD dimmer switch.
  3. Turn on the ignition, with the engine off.
  4. Test the ignition positive voltage circuit for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 8

7

Test the HUD ground circuit for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 9

8

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the HUD dimmer switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 10

9

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the HUD module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 11

10

Replace the HUD dimmer switch. Refer to Head Up Display Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 12

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11

Replace the HUD module. Refer to Head Up Display Module Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 12

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12

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 2