For 1990-2009 cars only
Diagnostic Instructions
| • | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using the 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) displays the engine coolant temperature as determined by the engine control module (ECM)/powertrain control module (PCM). The PCM/ECM sends the temperature data via serial data to the IPC in order to display the engine temperature.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Connector End View Reference
Displays and Gages Connector End Views
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Circuit/System Testing
Ignition ON, perform the engine coolant gage sweep test with the scan tool.
| ⇒ | If the engine coolant gage does not sweep from its low to high position, replace the IPC. |
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
Control Module References for IPC replacement, setup, and programming
