For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Normal Result | Abnormal Results*
--- | --- | --- | ---
1 | Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. |

• | The engine coolant temperature (ECT) gauge indicates the current engine coolant temperature.

• | The fuel gauge indicates the approximate fuel level.

• | The oil pressure indicator illuminates.

• | Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge Always Cold

• | Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge Always Hot

• | Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Inoperative

• | Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Always On

• | Fuel Gauge Always Indicates Empty

• | Fuel Gauge Always Indicates Full

• | Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative

2 | Start the engine. |

• | The oil pressure indicator turns off

• | The tachometer indicate the engine speed.

• | Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Always On

• | Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Inoperative

3 | Run the engine until the normal operating temperature is reached. | The ECT gauge indicates current ECT. |

• | Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge Always Cold

• | Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge Always Hot

• | Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative

* Refer to the appropriate symptom diagnostic table for the applicable abnormal result.