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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Inspect the GAUGES fuse in the Fuse Block.

Is the fuse open?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Step 3

2

  1. Repair the source of the overload in CKT 39 (PNK) between the GAUGES fuse and the instrument cluster connector.
  2. Replace the fuse.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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3

Inspect the condition of G 102.

Is it clean and tight?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

Repair G 102 as necessary.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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5

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  2. Use a test light to backprobe from the instrument cluster connector, cavity 7 to ground. Refer to Using Connector Test Adapters in Wiring Systems.

Does the test light illuminate?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

Locate and repair the open in CKT 39 (PNK) between the GAUGES fuse and the instrument cluster connector.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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7

Use a test light to backprobe from the instrument cluster connector, cavity 4 to B +.

Does the test light illuminate?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

8

Locate and repair the open in CKT 451 (BLK/WHT) between the instrument cluster and G 102.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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9

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Disconnect the powertrain control module (PCM) connector C 2.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  4. Use a test light to backprobe from the instrument cluster connector, cavity 6 to ground.

Did the test light illuminate?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 10

10

  1. Disconnect the instrument cluster connector.
  2. Connect a test light from the instrument cluster connector, cavity 6 to B +.

Did the test light illuminate?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 14

11

Locate and repair the short to ground in CKT 121 (WHT) between the instrument cluster connector and the PCM.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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12

Connect a test light from the PCM connector C 2, cavity 35 to ground.

Does the test light illuminate?

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Go to Powertrain Control Module Controlled Tachometer Diagnosis in Engine Controls

Go to Step 13

13

Locate and repair the open in CKT 121 (WHT) between the instrument cluster connector and the PCM.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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14

Replace the instrument cluster.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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