GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

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Connector End View Reference: Cooling System Connector End Views

1

Did you perform A Diagnostic System Check-Engine Cooling?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Cooling

2

Start the engine.

Does the CHECK COOLANT TEMP indicator illuminate?

Go to Step 3

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

3

With a scan tool select instrument panel cluster, and command the CHECK COOLANT TEMP indicator ON and OFF.

Does the CHECK COOLANT TEMP indicator turn ON and OFF when commanded?

Go to Engine Overheating

Go to Step 4

4

Replace the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.

Is the replacement complete?

Go to Step 5

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5

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3