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Important: The following steps must be completed before using the symptom tables.

  1. Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle , before using the Symptom Tables in order to verify that all of the following are true:
  2. • There are no DTCs set.
    • The control modules can communicate via the serial data link.
  3. Review the system operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to the following:
  4. •  Audible Warnings Description and Operation
    •  Driver Information Center (DIC) Description and Operation
    •  Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
    •  Instrument Cluster Description and Operation

Visual/Physical Inspection

    • Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the Instrument Cluster or Audible Warning Systems. Refer to Checking Aftermarket Accessories.
    • Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.
    • Inspect the applicable reservoir for the proper fluid level related to the indicator or message.
    • Verify that the indicators work properly during the displays test.

Intermittent

Faulty electrical connections or wiring may be the cause of intermittent conditions. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections.

Symptom List

Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:

Gages

    •  Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative
    •  Engine Oil Pressure Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative
    •  Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative
    •  Speedometer and/or Odometer Inaccurate or Inoperative
    •  Tachometer Inaccurate or Inoperative
    •  Volt Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative

Indicators

    •  Change Engine Oil Indicator Malfunction
    •  Compass Malfunction
    •  Door Ajar Indicator Malfunction
    •  Outside Air Temperature Display Inaccurate or Inoperative
    •  Liftgate/Liftgate Window Ajar Indicator Malfunction
    •  Service Indicator Always On for the NVG 126-NP4 transfer case
    •  Service Indicator Inoperative for the NVG 126-NP4 transfer case
    •  Tow/Haul Switch/Indicator Always On or Inoperative
    •  Brake Warning Indicator Malfunction
    •  ABS Indicator Malfunction
    •  Traction Off Indicator Malfunction
    •  Low Tire Pressure Indicator Malfunction
    •  Charge Indicator Malfunction
    •  Cruise Control Indicator Malfunction
    •  Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Diagnosis for the 4.2L engine
    •  Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Diagnosis for the 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L engine
    •  Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Malfunction
    •  Air Bag Indicator Circuit Malfunction
    •  Passenger Presence System Indicator Circuit Malfunction
    •  Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction
    •  Security Indicator Malfunction

Driver Information Center

Compass Malfunction

Instrument Cluster Dimming

Interior Backlighting Malfunction

Odometer

Odometer Trip/Reset Switch Inoperative

Audible Warning

Chime Malfunction