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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the Instrument Cluster System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Instrument Cluster System Check

2

  1. Disconnect the connector at the engine coolant level indicator sensor.
  2. Place the ignition switch in the RUN position.
  3. Connect an unpowered test lamp between the engine coolant level indicator module connector, cavity A for CKT 39 (PNK), and ground.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 3

3

Repair the open in CKT 39 (PNK) between splice S216 and the engine coolant level indicator module.

Is the low engine coolant indicator operative?

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Go to Instrument Cluster System Check

Go to Step 4

4

Connect a J 39200 between the engine coolant level indicator module connector, cavity C for CKT 150 (BLK), and ground.

Is continuity present?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5

Repair the open in CKT 150 (BLK) between the engine coolant level indicator module and ground G201.

Is the low engine coolant indicator operative?

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Go to Instrument Cluster System Check

Go to Step 6

6

Connect a fused jumper wire between the engine coolant level indicator module connector, cavity E for CKT 68 (YEL/BLK), and ground.

Does the low coolant indicator lamp light?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 7

7

  1. Disconnect the connector at the instrument cluster.
  2. Connect a J 39200 between the instrument cluster connector, cavity A5, and the engine coolant level indicator module connector, cavity E, for CKT 68 (YEL/BLK).

Is continuity present?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 9

8

Replace the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .

Is the low engine coolant indicator operative?

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Go to Instrument Cluster System Check

Go to Step 9

9

Repair the open in CKT 68 (YEL/BLK) between the instrument cluster and the engine coolant level indicator module.

Is the low engine coolant indicator operative?

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Go to Instrument Cluster System Check

Go to Step 10

10

  1. Verify that the radiator is full.
  2. Connect a J 39200 between the engine coolant level indicator module connector, cavity F for CKT 1478 (LT GRN), and ground.

Is the resistance less than the specified value?

5000 ohms

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 11

11

Replace the engine coolant level indicator module.

Is the low engine coolant indicator operative?

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Go to Instrument Cluster System Check

Go to Step 12

12

  1. Disconnect the connector at the low engine coolant level indicator sensor.
  2. Connect a J 39200 between the low engine coolant level indicator sensor connector, cavity A for CKT 1478 (LT GRN), and ground.

Is continuity present?

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Go to Step 13

Go to Step 14

13

Repair the short to ground in CKT 1478 (LT GRN) between the engine coolant level indicator module and the low engine coolant level indicator sensor.

Is the low engine coolant indicator operative?

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Go to Instrument Cluster System Check

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14

Replace the low engine coolant level indicator sensor.

Is the low engine coolant indicator operative?

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Go to Instrument Cluster System Check

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