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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 BCM calculates the mileage based on the vehicle speed signal from the engine control module (ECM). The BCM then sends a serial data message to the IPC indicating the value of the odometer. The odometer will display 'error' if an internal BCM memory failure is detected or there is a serial data communication fault. The odometer displays either miles or kilometers and the desired units can be accessed by pressing the trip/reset switch.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Instrument Cluster Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Instrument Cluster Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Ignition ON, press the trip reset button and verify the odometer display toggles between season odometer and trip odometer.

If the odometer display does not toggle between season odometer and trip odometer, replace the IPC.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References for the IPC replacement, setup, and programming