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For 1990-2009 cars only

Important: The following steps must be completed before using the symptom tables.

  1. Perform Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle before using the Symptom Tables in order to verify that all of the following are true:
  2. • There are no DTCs set.
    • The control modules can communicate via the serial data link.
  3. Review the system operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to the following:
  4. •  Instrument Cluster Description and Operation
    •  Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
    •  Audible Warnings Description and Operation
    •  Compass Calibration and Magnetic Variance

Visual/Physical Inspection

    • Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the instrument panel cluster or audible warnings system. Refer to Checking Aftermarket Accessories.
    • Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.
    • Inspect for the proper fluid levels.

Intermittent

Faulty electrical connections or wiring may be the cause of intermittent conditions. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections.

Symptom List

Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:

Gages and Odometer

    •  Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative
    •  Instrument Cluster Gages Inoperative

Indicators

    •  ABS Indicator Malfunction
    •  Air Bag Indicator Circuit Malfunction
    •  Brake Warning Indicator Malfunction
    •  Charge Indicator Malfunction
    •  Compass Malfunction
    •  Courtesy Lamps Malfunction
    •  Cruise Control Indicator Malfunction
    •  Daytime Running Lamps Malfunction
    •  Door Ajar Indicator Malfunction
    •  Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Malfunction
    •  Front Fog Lamps Malfunction
    •  Headlamps Malfunction
    •  Interior Backlighting Malfunction
    •  Liftgate Ajar Indicator Malfunction
    •  Low Tire Pressure Indicator Malfunction
    •  Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Diagnosis
    •  Park, License, and/or Tail Lamps Malfunction
    •  Passenger Presence System Indicator Circuit Malfunction
    •  Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction - Driver
    •  Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction - Passenger
    •  Security Indicator Malfunction
    •  Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Malfunction

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Driver Information Center (DIC) Switch Malfunction

Audible Warnings

Chime Malfunction