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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 driver information center (DIC) switch is a normally open momentary switch. Power is provided to the DIC switch via the instrument panel cluster (IPC) ignition 1 voltage circuit. The IPC ignition 1 voltage circuit is fused in the body control module (BCM). The switch input to the cluster is pulled low or grounded when a switch is activated. The IPC reads the voltage at the analog input to determine which switch input is pressed. The switch input to the cluster is set up in a resistor ladder format. The DIC switch includes the INFO and the SET/RESET switch. A simultaneous press and hold of the INFO and SET/RESET switch activates the MENU switch. The MENU switch is the third embedded switch used to activate the various DIC menu.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Instrument Cluster Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Displays and Gages Connector End Views

Electrical Information Reference

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

Scan Tool Reference

Scan Tool Data List

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the driver information center (DIC) switch assembly.
  2. Ignition OFF, test for less than 1 ohm of resistance between the ground circuit terminal 7 and ground.
  3. If greater than the specified, test the ground reference circuit for an open/high resistance.
  4. Ignition ON, verify that all scan tool DIC Switch parameters are Inactive.
  5. If all DIC switch parameters are not Inactive, test the signal circuit terminal 1 for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the instrument panel cluster (IPC).
  6. Ignition ON, install a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 1 and the ground circuit terminal 7. Verify that all scan tool DIC switch parameters are Active.
  7. If not Active, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the IPC.
  8. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the DIC switch.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Steering Wheel Control Switch Assembly Replacement
    •  Control Module References for IPC replacement, setup and programming