Symptoms - Instrument Panel, Gages and Console. Cadillac Catera 2001

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2001 🢒 Catera 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Data Link Communications 🢒 Symptoms - Instrument Panel, Gages and Console

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:

•	There are no DTCs set.

•	The module(s) can communicate via the serial data link.

Review the system operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to the following:

•	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 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:

•	Chime Always On

•	Chime Inoperative

Gages

For symptom diagnosis refer to one of the following:

•	Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative

•	Engine Oil Pressure Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative

•	Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative

•	Speedometer and/or Odometer Inaccurate or Inoperative

•	Tachometer Inaccurate or Inoperative

•	Volt Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative

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

•	Fuel Cap Missing Indicator Always On

•	Fuel Cap Missing Indicator Inoperative

•	Headlamps Required Indicator Always On in Lighting Systems

•	Headlamps Required Indicator Inoperative in Lighting Systems

•	High Beam Indicator Inoperative in Lighting Systems

•	Low Engine Coolant Indicator Always On

•	Low Engine Oil Level Indicator Always On

•	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