DEFINITION: The voltmeter is inaccurate or is inoperative.

Did you review the instrument cluster circuit description and perform the necessary inspections?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms

1. Place the ignition switch in the RUN position.
2. Observe the volt gauge.

Does the volt gauge indicate any voltage?

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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 3

1. Use a J 39200 DMM to measure the battery voltage. Refer to Measuring Voltage in Wiring Systems.
2. Compare the instrument cluster volt gauge reading with the actual battery voltage.

Are the volt gauge reading and the actual battery voltage within the specified value of each other?

2 V

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

1. Disconnect the instrument cluster.
2. Connect a J 39200 DMM between instrument cluster connector cavity B17 and ground. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.
3. Compare the voltage at instrument cluster connector cavity B16 with the actual battery voltage.

Are the voltage measured at the instrument cluster connector and the actual battery voltage within the specified value of each other?

2 V

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Go to Step 6

Use a J 39200 DMM to measure battery voltage. Refer to Measuring Voltage in Wiring Systems.

Is battery voltage measured within the specified range?

11 V - 13 V

System OK

Go to Symptoms - Engine Electrical in Engine Electrical

Repair open, short, or poor connection in CKT 39 (PNK) between instrument panel connector cavity B17 and the IP. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the voltmeter accurate and operative?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 3

Replace the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .

Is the voltmeter accurate and operative?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 3

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 3