Diagnostic Instructions
Circuit/System Description
The body control module (BCM) calculates the mileage based on the vehicle speed signal circuit from the engine control module (ECM). The BCM then sends a serial data message to the instrument panel cluster (IPC) indicating the value of the odometer. The
odometer will display 'error' if an internal BCM memory failure is detected. The odometer displays either miles or kilometers and the desired units can be accessed by pressing the trip/reset switch.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Instrument Cluster Schematics
Connector End View Reference
Displays and Gages Connector End Views
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Scan Tool Data List
Circuit/System Testing
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the DIC switch.
- Test for less than 1 ohm of resistance between the DIC switch ground circuit and ground.
⇒ | If greater than 1 ohm, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance. |
- Ignition ON, verify the scan tool Trip Reset Switch parameter is Inactive.
⇒ | If not inactive, test the signal circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the IPC. |
- Install a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the signal circuit and ground. Verify the scan tool Trip Reset Switch parameter is Active.
⇒ | If not active, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the IPC. |
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the DIC switch.
Repair Instructions
Perform the
Diagnostic Repair Verification
after completing the diagnostic procedure.