For 1990-2009 cars

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

1. Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster or Diagnostic System Check - Audible Warnings before using the Symptom Tables in order to verify that all of the following are true:

• | There are no DTCs set.

• | The control module(s) can communicate via the serial data link.

2. Review the system operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to the following:

• | Instrument Cluster Description and Operation

• | Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation

• | Audible Warnings Description and Operation

### Visual/Physical Inspection

• | Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the instrument panel cluster or audible warnings system. Refer to Checking Aftermarket Accessories in Wiring Systems.

• | Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.

• | 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 in Wiring Systems.

### Symptom List

Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:

#### Gauges, PRNDL, and Odometer

• | Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative

• | Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative

• | Odometer Trip/Reset Switch Inoperative

• | Speedometer and/or Odometer Inaccurate or Inoperative

• | Tachometer Inaccurate or Inoperative

• | Shift Indicator Indicates Wrong Gear Selection in Automatic Transaxle

#### Indicators

• | ABS Indicator Always On in Antilock Brake System

• | ABS Indicator Inoperative in Antilock Brake System

• | Air Bag Indicator Circuit Malfunction in SIR

• | Brake Warning Indicator Always On in Hydraulic Brakes

• | Brake Warning Indicator Inoperative in Hydraulic Brakes

• | Change Engine Oil Indicator Always On

• | Change Engine Oil Indicator Inoperative

• | Cruise Control Indicator Always On in Cruise Control

• | Cruise Control Indicator Inoperative in Cruise Control

• | Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Always On in Engine Cooling

• | Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Always On

• | High Beam Indicator Inoperative in Lighting Systems

• | Low Engine Coolant Indicator Always On in Engine Cooling

• | Low Engine Oil Level Indicator Always On

• | Low Fuel Indicator Inoperative

• | Low Tire Pressure Indicator Always On in Tire Pressure Monitoring

• | Low Tire Pressure Indicator Inoperative in Tire Pressure Monitoring

• | Low Traction Indicator Always On in Antilock Brake System

• | Low Traction Indicator Inoperative in Antilock Brake System

• | Low Washer Fluid Indicator Malfunction in Wipers/Washer Systems

• | Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Inoperative in Engine Controls-2.4L

• | Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Always On in Engine Controls-2.4L

• | Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction in Seat Belts

• | Security Indicator Inoperative in Theft Deterrent

• | Traction Off Indicator Always On in Antilock Brake System

• | Traction Off Indicator Inoperative in Antilock Brake System

• | Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Inoperative in Lighting Systems

#### Audible Warnings

• | Chime Always On

• | Chime Inoperative