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Circuit Description

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) monitors the DIC mode switch and the DIC reset switch in order to perform certain functions. The IPC detects a switch activation when the signal circuit is low.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The IPC must have normal operating battery voltage.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

B2838

The IPC detects that the reset switch signal circuit is low for greater than 60 seconds.

B3564

The IPC detects that the mode switch signal circuit is low for greater than 60 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The IPC ignores the DIC mode switch or the DIC reset switch.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • A current DTC B3564 or B2838 will clear after a complete ignition cycle if the fault is no longer present.
    • The IPC receives the clear code command from the scan tool.

Diagnostic Aids

    • The IPC will store the code as current only as long as the failure exists. An intermittent failure will be stored as a history DTC B3564 or B2838.
    • If DTC B3564 or B2838 is set only in history, press and release the DIC mode (B3564) or reset (B2838) switch several times in order to verify the customer concern.

Step

Action

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Schematic Reference: Instrument Cluster Schematics

1

Did you perform the IPC Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster

2

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, observe the DIC Mode button or the DIC Reset button parameter in the Instrument Panel Cluster Inputs data list.

Does the scan tool display Inactive?

Go to Diagnostic Aids

Go to Step 3

3

Disconnect the DIC switch.

Does the suspected DIC switch parameter display Inactive?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 4

4

Test the signal circuit of the suspected DIC switch for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 5

5

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

Replace the IPC. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 7

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6

Replace the DIC Switch. Refer to Driver Information Display Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 7

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7

  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC.

Does the DTC reset?

Go to Step 2

System OK