For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No
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1 |

1. Turn the ignition ON and the engine OFF.
2. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature gauge sensor connector.
3. Connect a jumper between terminal A of the connector and ground.

Does the coolant temperature gauge move all the way to the right (hot)?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Step 4

2 | Inspect the engine coolant temperature gauge sensor connector for a poor connection. Did you repair a poor connection? | -- | Go to Instrument Cluster System Check | Go to Step 3
3 | Replace the engine coolant temperature gauge sensor connector. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Instrument Cluster System Check | --
4 | Inspect CKT 135 for a poor connection or an open. Did you repair a poor connection or an open? | -- | Go to Instrument Cluster System Check | Go to Step 5
5 | Replace the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement . Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Instrument Cluster System Check | --