• | 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 |
The instrument panel cluster (IPC) receives engine speed data from the ECM via the serial data circuit for display in the IPC. The ECM sends the engine speed information to the steering column control module (SCCM) via the serial data circuit. The SCCM sends the engine speed information to the IPC via the serial data circuit. The IPC uses the engine speed data to display the tachometer.
• | The engine is running. |
• | The ignition voltage is between 9-18 volts. |
• | The ECM detects that the engine speed information is invalid. |
• | The above condition must be present for a minimum of 8 seconds. |
The ECM records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The ECM displays the failure information in the Failure Records on the scan tool.
• | The DTC becomes history when the conditions for setting the DTC are no longer present. |
• | The history DTC clears after 40 malfunction-free warm-up cycles. |
Instrument Cluster Description and Operation
Control Module References for scan tool information.
⇒ | If the tachometer does not perform the Engine Speed Control Test, replace the IPC. |
⇒ | If the tachometer is incorrect, test or replace the IPC. |
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
Control Module References for the IPC replacement, setup and programming.