For 1990-2009 cars

Important:

1. Perform Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster 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 Instrument Cluster Circuit Description .

### Visual/Physical Inspection

• | Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the Instrument Cluster 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 the appropriate reservoirs for the proper fluid level.

### 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, Odometer, and PRNDL Display

The following is a list of the symptoms for the instrument cluster gauges and PRNDL display:

• | Instrument Cluster Inoperative

• | Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative

• | Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative

• | Instrument Panel Lamps Inoperative in Lighting Systems

• | Odometer Does Not Switch Between Trip and Season

• | Odometer Does Not Switch Between Trip and Season

• | Speedometer and/or Odometer Inoperative

• | Tachometer Inaccurate

• | PRNDL Display Inaccurate or Inoperative

#### Indicators

The following is a list of the symptoms for the instrument cluster indicators or a reference to the related subsection:

• | ABS Indicator Always or Inoperative. Refer to Diagnostic System Check - ABS in Antilock Brake System.

• | Air Bag Indicator Always On or Inoperative. Refer to Diagnostic System Check - SIR in SIR.

• | Charge Indicator Always On in Engine Electrical

• | Charge Indicator Inoperative in Engine Electrical

• | 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 Indicator Always On in Cruise Control

• | CRUISE Indicator Inoperative in Cruise Control

• | Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Always On

• | Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Inoperative

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

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

• | High Beam Indicator Always On in Lighting Systems

• | High Beam Indicator Inoperative in Lighting Systems

• | Low Fuel Indicator Always On

• | Low Fuel Indicator Inoperative

• | LOW OIL Indicator Always On

• | LOW OIL Indicator Inoperative

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

• | Low Tire Pressure Indicator Inoperative in Tire Pressure Monitoring

• | Low Engine Coolant Indicator Always On in Engine Cooling

• | Low Engine Coolant Indicator Inoperative in Engine Cooling

• | Low Fluid Level Indicator Always On

• | Low Fluid Level Indicator Inoperative

• | LOW TRACTION Indicator Always On or Inoperative. Refer to Diagnostic System Check - ABS in Antilock Brake System.

• | Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) (Service Engine Soon Indicator) Always On or Inoperative. Refer to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check in Engine Controls - 2.4L or Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check in Engine Controls - 3.4L.

• | SECURITY Indicator Inoperative

• | SHIFT Indicator Always On

• | SHIFT Indicator Inoperative

• | TRACTION OFF Indicator Always On or Inoperative. Refer to Diagnostic System Check - ABS in Antilock Brake System.

• | Turn Signal Indicators Inoperative - Left Side in Lighting Systems

• | Turn Signal Indicators Inoperative - Right Side in Lighting Systems