For 1990-2009 cars only
Diagnostic Instructions
| • | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. |
| • | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach. |
| • | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category. |
Circuit/System Description
The instrument panel cluster (IPC) can display the accumulated engine run time hours when the cluster is in the OFF AWAKE or ACC, RAP and in the RUN positions. The IPC stores the accumulated engine run time hours in a non-volatile format. The hourmeter will update every 6 minutes and will not change if the battery is disconnected or removed.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Connector End View Reference
Description and Operation
Instrument Cluster Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information
Circuit/System Verification
With the engine running, verify that the time on the hourmeter increments properly.
| ⇒ | If the time does not increment properly, replace the IPC. |
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
Control Module References for IPC replacement, setup, and programming
