For 1990-2009 cars only
Important: The following steps must be completed before using the symptom tables.
- Perform the Diagnostic Starting Point - Instrument Panel, Gages and Console 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 modules 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, and 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 |
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 Antilock Brake System |
| • | ABS Indicator Inoperative in Antilock Brake System |
| • | Air Bag Indicator Circuit Malfunction in SIR |
| • | For ASR OFF indicator refer to Traction Off Indicator Always On in Antilock Brake System |
| • | For ASR OFF indicator refer to Traction Off Indicator Inoperative in Antilock Brake System |
| • | Brake Warning Indicator Always On in Hydraulic Brakes |
| • | Brake Warning Indicator Inoperative in Hydraulic Brakes |
| • | Fasten Safety Belt Indicator/Chime Always On in Seat Belts |
| • | Fasten Safety Belt Indicator/Chime Inoperative in Seat Belts |
| • | For the fuel level indicator refer to Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative |
| • | High Beam Indicator Inoperative in Lighting Systems |
| • | Low Traction Indicator Always On in Antilock Brake System |
| • | Low Traction Indicator Inoperative in Antilock Brake System |
| • | Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Always On in Engine Controls-3.8L |
| • | Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Inoperative in Engine Controls-3.8L |
| • | Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Always On in Engine Controls-5.7L |
| • | Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Inoperative in Engine Controls-5.7L |
| • | Security Indicator Always On or Flashing in Theft Deterrent |
| • | Security Indicator Inoperative in Theft Deterrent |
| • | For Skip Shift indicator refer to Diagnostic System Check - Skip Shift System in Manual Transmission-MM6 |
| • | For TCS OFF indicator refer to Traction Off Indicator Always On in Antilock Brake System |
| • | For TCS OFF indicator refer to Traction Off Indicator Inoperative in Antilock Brake System |
| • | 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 |
