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Schematic Reference: Driver Information System Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console Connector End Views

1

Did you review the Driver Information Center (DIC) Description and Operation?

Go to Step 2

Go to Driver Information Center (DIC) Description and Operation

2

Test the IP lamp supply voltage circuit of the DIC for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 3

3

Test the RAP fuse supply voltage circuit of the DIC for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 4

4

Test the ground circuit of the DIC for an open or for a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 5

5

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

Important: Perform the compass calibration and variance procedure on the replacement DIC.

Replace the DIC. Refer to Driver Information Center Module Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 7

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7

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2