• | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. |
• | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach. |
• | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category. |
Circuit | Short to Ground | Open/High Resistance | Short to Voltage |
---|---|---|---|
Gages Switch Signal | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Trip Switch Signal | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Options Switch Signal | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Reset Switch Signal | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Fuel Switch Signal | 1 | 1 | 1 |
DIC Switch Low Reference | -- | 1 | 1 |
1. Driver Information Center (DIC) Switch Malfunction |
The driver information center (DIC) switch is a multiplexed switch that also functions as a DIC dimmer switch. Battery power is provided to the DIC switch via the instrument panel cluster (IPC). The IPC also provides the DIC switch with a low reference. The switch input to the IPC is pulled low when a switch is activated. The IPC monitors the DIC switch signal circuits to determine the DIC switch input.
Driver Information Center (DIC) Description and Operation
• | Circuit Testing |
• | Wiring Repairs |
Control Module References for scan tool information.
⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. |
⇒ | If any are not Inactive, Released or Off, test the signal circuit terminals listed below for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the IPC. |
• | Gages switch signal terminal H |
• | Trip switch signal terminal J |
• | Options switch signal terminal K |
• | Reset switch signal terminal G |
• | Fuel switch signal terminal C |
• | Gages switch signal terminal H |
• | Trip switch signal terminal J |
• | Options switch signal terminal K |
• | Reset switch signal terminal G |
• | Fuel switch signal terminal C |
⇒ | If any DIC switch parameters are not Active, Depressed or On, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the IPC. |
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
• | Control Module References for the IPC replacement, setup and programming |