For 1990-2009 cars

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

1. Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle , before using the Symptom Tables in order to verify that all of the following are true:

• | There are no DTCs set.

• | The control modules 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 procedures:

• | 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 (IPC) or audible warnings system. Refer to Checking Aftermarket Accessories .

• | 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 .

### Symptom List

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

#### Gages and Odometer

• | Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative

• | Speedometer and/or Odometer Inaccurate or Inoperative

• | Tachometer Inaccurate or Inoperative

#### Indicators

• | Brake Warning Indicator Always On

• | Brake Warning Indicator Inoperative

• | ABS Indicator Always On

• | ABS Indicator Inoperative

• | Low Engine Coolant Indicator Always On

• | Charge Indicator Always On

• | Charge Indicator Inoperative

• | Door Ajar Indicator Malfunction

• | Driver Information Center (DIC) Switch Inoperative

• | Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Diagnosis

• | Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Always On

• | Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative

• | Headlamps Malfunction

• | Odometer Trip/Reset Switch Inoperative

• | Trunk Ajar Indicator Always On

• | Trunk Ajar Indicator Inoperative

• | Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Malfunction

• | Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction - Driver

• | Air Bag Indicator Circuit Malfunction

• | Security Indicator Inoperative

#### Audible Warnings

• | Chime Always On

• | Chime Inoperative