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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

Important: Check engine coolant level before performing this diagnosis.

1

  1. Disconnect the engine coolant level indicator module.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.

Is the engine coolant level indicator on?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Step 6

2

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Disconnect connector C200A from connector C200D.
  3. Connect a test lamp from connector C200A terminal A17 to B+.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Disconnect body control module (BCM) connector C3.
  2. Connect a test lamp from BCM connector C3 terminal C15 to B+.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 8

4

  1. Remove the instrument cluster.
  2. Connect a test lamp from the instrument cluster connector terminal A15 to B+.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 9

5

Repair the short to ground in circuit 68 between the instrument cluster and C200D or the BCM.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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6

Replace the engine coolant level indicator module. Refer to Coolant Level Sensor Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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7

Repair the short to ground in circuit 68 between connector C200A and the engine coolant level indicator sensor.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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8

Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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9

Replace the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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