Instrument Cluster System Check. Pontiac Sun Runner - 4WD (Canada) 1998

For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Normal Result(s) | Abnormal Result(s)*
--- | --- | --- | ---
1 | Turn the ignition switch to ON. | The oil pressure indicator lights. | ENGINE OIL PRESSURE Message Inoperative
2 | Start the engine. | The oil pressure indicator goes off. | ENGINE OIL PRESSURE Message Always On

3

Inspect the operation of the fuel gauge.

The fuel gauge indicates the correct fuel level.

• | Fuel Gauge Always Indicates Empty

• | Fuel Gauge Always Indicates Full

• | Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative

4

1. Run the engine until the engine reaches the normal operating temperature
2. Inspect the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) gauge.

The ECT gauge indicates the correct engine coolant temperature.

• | Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge Always Cold

• | Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge Always Hot

• | Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative

5 | With the engine running, inspect the operation of the tachometer. | The tachometer indicates the correct engine RPM. | Tachometer Inoperative
* Refer to the appropriate symptom diagnostic table for the applicable abnormal result.