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For 1990-2009 cars only

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

  1. Perform 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. •  Instrument Cluster Description and Operation
    •  Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
    •  Audible Warnings Description and Operation
    •  Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation
    •  Compass Calibration and Magnetic Variance

Visual/Physical Inspection

    â€¢ Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the instrument panel cluster or audible warnings system. Refer to Checking Aftermarket Accessories .
    â€¢ Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.
    â€¢ Inspect for the proper fluid levels.

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 and Odometer

    â€¢  Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative
    â€¢  Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative
    â€¢  Instrument Cluster Gages Inoperative
    â€¢  Odometer Trip/Reset Switch Inoperative
    â€¢  Speedometer and/or Odometer Inaccurate or Inoperative
    â€¢  Tachometer Inaccurate or Inoperative

Indicators

    â€¢  ABS Active Indicator Always On
    â€¢  ABS Active Indicator Inoperative
    â€¢  Air Bag Indicator Circuit Malfunction
    â€¢  Brake Warning Indicator Always On
    â€¢  Brake Warning Indicator Inoperative
    â€¢  Charge Indicator Always On
    â€¢  Charge Indicator Inoperative
    â€¢  Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Inoperative
    â€¢  Door Ajar Indicator Malfunction
    â€¢  Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Always On
    â€¢  High Beam Indicator Inoperative
    â€¢  Low Engine Coolant Indicator Always On
    â€¢  Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Always On for the 2.2L engine
    â€¢  Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Inoperative for the 2.2L engine
    â€¢  Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Inoperative for the 3.5L engine
    â€¢  Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Always On for the 3.5L engine
    â€¢  Mirror Compass Display Inoperative or Inaccurate
    â€¢  Mirrors - Temperature Displays SC or OC
    â€¢  Passenger Presence System Indicator Circuit Malfunction
    â€¢  Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction - Driver
    â€¢  Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction - Passenger
    â€¢  Traction Control Indicator Always On
    â€¢  Traction Control Indicator Inoperative
    â€¢  Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Inoperative

Audible Warnings

    â€¢  Chime Always On
    â€¢  Chime Inoperative