For 1990-2009 cars only
Important: The following steps must be completed before using the symptom tables.
- Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster before using the symptom table in order to verify that all of the following are true:
- Review the system operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to the following:
| • | There are no DTCs set. |
| • | The module(s) can communicate via the serial data link. |
Visual/Physical Inspection
| • | Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the instrument cluster 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:
Gages
For symptom diagnosis refer to one of the following:
Indicators
For symptom diagnosis refer to one of the following:
| • | ABS Indicator Always On in ABS |
| • | ABS Indicator Inoperative in ABS |
| • | Air Bag Indicator Always On in SIR |
| • | Air Bag Indicator Does Not Come ON in SIR |
| • | Brake Pad Wear Indicator Always On in Disc Brakes |
| • | Brake Pad Wear Indicator Inoperative in Disc Brakes |
| • | Brake Warning Indicator Always On in Hydraulic Brakes |
| • | Brake Warning Indicator Inoperative in Hydraulic Brakes |
| • | Charge Indicator Always On in Engine Electrical |
| • | Charge Indicator Inoperative in Engine Electrical |
| • | For coolant temperature indicator refer to Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative |
| • | Cruise Control Indicator Always On in Cruise Control |
| • | Cruise Control Indicator Inoperative in Cruise Control |
| • | Fasten Safety Belt Indicator/Chime Always On in Seat Belts |
| • | Fasten Safety Belt Indicator/Chime Inoperative in Seat Belts |
| • | Fog Lamp Indicator Inoperative in Lighting Systems |
| • | Headlamps Required Indicator Always On in Lighting Systems |
| • | Headlamps Required Indicator Inoperative in Lighting Systems |
| • | High Beam Indicator Inoperative in Lighting Systems |
| • | For low fuel indicator refer to Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative |
| • | For low oil pressure indicator refer to Engine Oil Pressure Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative |
| • | Low Washer Fluid Indicator Malfunction in Wipers/Washer Systems |
| • | For MIL indicator refer to DTC P0650 in Engine Controls |
| • | Security Indicator Inoperative in Theft Deterrent |
| • | Sport Mode Switch/Indicator Always On or Inoperative in Automatic Transmission |
| • | Trunk Ajar Indicator Always On in Body Rear End |
| • | Trunk Ajar Indicator Inoperative in Body Rear End |
| • | Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Always On or Flashing in Lighting Systems |
| • | Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Inoperative in Lighting Systems |
