GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Has the vehicle been checked for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check in Engine Controls - 3.1L (LG8)

2

Does the speedometer operate?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Speedometer and/or Odometer Inoperative

3

  1. Disconnect the powertrain control module (PCM) connector C2.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.

Does the CHANGE OIL SOON indicator illuminate?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

  1. Inspect for a short to ground in CKT 803.
  2. If the circuit is OK, replace the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  3. Inspect the system.

Is the symptom still present?

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Go to Step 5

System OK

5

  1. Connect a fused 3 amp jumper between the PCM harness connector C2 terminal 36 and ground.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.

Does the CHANGE OIL SOON indicator illuminate?

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Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check in Engine Controls - 3.1L (LG8)

Go to Step 6

6

Inspect for a poor connection or an open in CKT 803.

Does a poor connection or an open exist in CKT 803?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

7

  1. Repair the poor connection or the open in CKT 803.
  2. Inspect the system.

Is the symptom still present?

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Go to Step 8

System OK

8

  1. Inspect the warning indicator bulb and the bulb connection.
  2. If the bulb and the bulb connection are OK, replace the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  3. Inspect the system.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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