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Intermittent DIC Operation, DIC Does Not Illuminate (Reprogram IPC)

Subject:Intermittent DIC Operation, DIC Does Not Illuminate (Reprogram IPC)

Models:2005 Chevrolet SSR
Built Prior to VIN Breakpoint 5B115434



Condition

Some customers may comment that the Driver Information Center (DIC) does not illuminate on key up. This condition is intermittent and the DIC usually illuminates on the next key cycle.

Correction

DO THIS

DON'T DO THIS

Reprogram the IPC.

DON'T Replace the DIC.

Technicians are to reprogram the IPC with an updated software calibration. The new service calibration was released with TIS satellite data update version 12.0 available December 6, 2004. As always make sure your Tech 2® is updated with the latest software version.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

N4199

Module, Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - Reprogram

0.4 hr

Add

Diagnosis Time

0.0-0.3 hr