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For 1990-2009 cars only

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Action

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1

Did you perform the Instrument Cluster Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster

2

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, observe the Low Coolant Lamp parameter in the Instrument Panel Cluster data list.

Does the scan tool display Off?

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

3

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the engine coolant level indicator module.
  3. Connect a 3 amp fused jumper wire between the signal circuit of the engine coolant level indicator module and a good ground.
  4. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  5. With a scan tool, observe the Low Coolant Lamp parameter.

Does the scan tool display On?

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Go to Step 4

4

Test the signal circuit of the engine coolant level indicator module for a high resistance or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 7

5

Test the ground circuit of the engine coolant level indicator module for a high resistance or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 6

6

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the engine coolant level indicator module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 8

7

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the IPC. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 9

8

Replace the engine coolant level indicator module. Refer to Coolant Level Module Replacement in Engine Cooling.

Did you complete the replacement?

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9

Replace the IPC. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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10

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

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