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 - Driver Information Systems before using the symptom table in order to verify that all of the following are true:

• | There are no DTCs set.

• | The 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 Panel Description

• | Instrument Cluster Description

• | Instrument Cluster Operation

• | Driver Information Center (DIC) Operation

• | Audible Warnings Operation

### Visual/Physical Inspection

• | Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the instrument cluster, driver information display, or audible warnings. 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.

• | For any indicator or message relating to fluid level, perform a visual inspection of the fluid level before beginning diagnosis.

• | Verify that the indicators, message display works properly during the bulb check.

### 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:

#### Audible Warnings

For symptom diagnosis refer to one of the following:

• | For an inoperative fasten safety belt chime, refer to Fasten Safety Belt Indicator/Chime Inoperative

• | Chime Always On

• | Key-in-Ignition Chime Inoperative

• | Lights On Chime Inoperative

• | Turn Signal Chime Inoperative

• | Low Oil Pressure/Low Fuel Chime Inoperative

#### Gauges

For symptom diagnosis refer to one of the following:

• | Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative

• | Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative

• | Odometer Inaccurate or Inoperative

• | Speedometer Inaccurate or Inoperative

• | Tachometer Inaccurate or Inoperative

• | PRNDL Display Inaccurate or Inoperative

#### Indicators

For symptom diagnosis refer to one of the following:

• | BRAKE Indicator Inoperative in Hydraulic Brakes

• | BRAKE Indicator Always On in Hydraulic Brakes

• | ABS Indicator Inoperative in Antilock Brake System

• | ABS Indicator Always On in Antilock Brake System

• | TRAC OFF Indicator Inoperative in Antilock Brake System

• | TRAC OFF Indicator Always On in Antilock Brake System

• | Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Inoperative in Engine Controls -- 3.4L

• | Fog Lamp Indicator Inoperative in Lighting Systems

• | Fog Lamp Indicator Inoperative in Lighting Systems

• | Fog Lamp Indicator Always On in Lighting Systems

• | Rear Fog Lamp Indicator Always On in Lighting Systems

• | High Beam Indicator Always On in Lighting Systems

• | High Beam Indicator Inoperative in Lighting Systems

• | Trailer Towing Indicator Always On in Lighting Systems

• | Trailer Towing Indicator Inoperative in Lighting Systems

• | Turn Signal Indicator Always On - Left Side in Lighting Systems

• | Turn Signal Indicator Always On - Right Side in Lighting Systems

• | Turn Signal Indicators Inoperative in Lighting Systems

• | Fasten Safety Belt Indicator/Chime Always On in Seat Belts

• | Fasten Safety Belt Indicator/Chime Inoperative in Seat Belts

• | AIR BAG Warning Lamp Circuit Malfunction in SIR

#### Messages

For symptom diagnosis refer to one of the following:

• | LOW OIL PRESSURE Message Always On

• | LOW ENG OIL LEVEL Message Always On

• | LOW FUEL message and fuel pump ISO inoperative or always on refer to Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative

• | CHANGE ENGINE OIL Message Always On

• | CHANGE ENGINE OIL Message Inoperative

• | TRACTION ACTIVE Message Always On in Antilock Brake System

• | SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM Message Always On in Antilock Brake System

• | HOT COOLANT TEMP Message Always On in Engine Cooling

• | HOT COOLANT TEMP Message Inoperative in Engine Cooling

• | LOW COOLANT LEVEL Message Always On in Engine Cooling

• | LOW COOLANT LEVEL Message Inoperative in Engine Cooling

• | Battery Charge Indicator Always On in Engine Electrical

• | Battery Charge Indicator Inoperative in Engine Electrical

• | SECURITY Message Inoperative in Theft Deterrent

• | DOOR AJAR Message Always On in Doors

• | DOOR AJAR Message Inoperative in Doors

• | REAR HATCH AJAR Message Always On in Body Rear End

• | REAR HATCH AJAR Message Inoperative in Body Rear End

#### Driver Information Display (DID)

For symptom diagnosis refer to one of the following:

• | Driver Information Center (DIC) Trip Calculator Inoperative

• | Driver Information Center (DIC) Compass Inaccurate or C Displayed

• | Driver Information Center (DIC) Switch Inoperative - Mode

• | Driver Information Center (DIC) Switch Inoperative - English/Metric

• | Driver Information Center (DIC) Display Does Not Retain Last Request Mode

• | If the DID displays OC, refer to Diagnostic System Check - Driver Information Systems

• | If the DID displays SC, refer to Diagnostic System Check - Driver Information Systems

• | If the DID displays 2 dashes, refer to Diagnostic System Check - Driver Information Systems