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Diagnostic Fault Information

Important: Always perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

Circuit/System Description

The driver information switches are normally open momentary switches. Power is provided to the driver information center (DIC) switches via the instrument panel cluster (IPC) ignition 1 voltage circuit. The IPC interfaces with the DIC switches via 4 discreet circuits. Each switch input to the cluster is pulled low or grounded when a switch is activated. The DIC switches include the PERSONALIZATION, SELECT, FUEL, and TRIP switches.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

    •  Instrument Cluster Schematics
    •  Steering Wheel Secondary/Configurable Control Schematics

Connector End View Reference

    •  Displays and Gages Connector End Views
    •  Secondary/Configurable Control 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 DIC switch assembly.
  2. Ignition OFF, test for less than 1 ohm of resistance between the ground circuit and ground.
  3. ⇒If greater than 1 ohm, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  4. Ignition ON, verify all of the scan tool DIC Switch parameters are Off.
  5. ⇒If any are not Off, test the signal circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the IPC
  6. Ignition ON, install a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the signal circuit and ground. Verify all of the scan tool DIC Switch parameters are On.
  7. ⇒If any are not On, 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 the circuits test normal, test or replace the DIC switch assembly.

Repair Instructions

Important: Always 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