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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

Important: A short to ground will cause an open fuse(s). Before performing this diagnostic procedure, inspect the fuse(s) for an open.

1

Did you perform the instrument cluster diagnostic system check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster

2

  1. Disconnect the instrument panel cluster (IPC) connector.
  2. Disconnect the radio connector.
  3. Disconnect the multifunction alarm module connector C1.
  4. Disconnect the cruise control module connector.
  5. Disconnect the powertrain control module (PCM) connector C3.
  6. Measure the voltage between the multifunction alarm module connector C1 terminal A and ground.

Is the voltage equal to the specified value?

0 V

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

Measure the resistance between the multifunction alarm module connector C1 terminal A and ground.

Does the resistance equal the specified value?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

4

Repair a short to B+ between the following components:

    • The IPC connector terminal B3 (terminal B2 for Pontiac)
    • The cruise control module connector terminal K
    • The radio connector terminal 16
    • The multifunction alarm module connector C1 terminal A
    • The PCM connector C2 terminal 16

Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster

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5

Measure the resistance between the multifunction alarm module connector C1 terminal A and the PCM connector C2 terminal 16.

Is the resistance within the specified range?

0-2 ohms

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

6

Repair a short to ground between the following components:

    • The IPC connector terminal B3 (terminal B2 for Pontiac)
    • The cruise control module connector terminal K
    • The radio connector terminal 16
    • The multifunction alarm module connector C1 terminal A
    • The PCM connector C2 terminal 16

Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster

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7

Replace the multifunction alarm module. Refer to Multifunction Alarm Module Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster

Go to Step 9

8

Repair an open between the multifunction alarm module connector C1 terminal A and the PCM connector C2 terminal 16. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster

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9

Replace the PCM. Refer to PCM Replacement in Engine Controls.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster

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