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Instrument Cluster System Check Descripency Table

Step

Problem

Action

1

Problem is with the I/P Clusters Indicator Light(s).

Instrument Cluster System Check .

2

Problem is with the I/P Clusters Information Gauge(s).

Instrument Cluster System Check .

Instrument Cluster System Check Indicator Table

Step

Action

Normal Result(s)

Abnormal Result(s)*

1

  1. Close all of the vehicle's doors.
  2. Leave the safety belt unbuckled.
  3. Verify the gear selector is in the PARK position.
  4. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

The vehicle performs a bulb check on the indicators. The following indicators illuminate briefly:

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ABS

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Air Bag

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Fasten Belts

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Battery Charge

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Check Gauges

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Park Brake

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Service Engine Soon

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For Diesels the Water In Fuel indicator should also illuminate briefly:

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ABS Indicator does not light. Diagnostic System Check - ABS in Antilock Brake System.

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Air Bag Indicator does not light. AIR BAG Warning Lamp Does Not Come On in SIR Systems.

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Fasten Safety Belt Indicator Inoperative, 1999 C/K Service Manual.

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Battery Indicator does not light. Charge Indicator Inoperative in Engine Electrical.

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Park Brake Indicator does not light. Park Brake Diagnostic System Check in Park Brake.

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Service Engine Soon (MIL) Indicator does not light; OBD II System Check (5.0L/5.7L) or (6.5L) in Engine Controls, 1999 C/K Service Manual.

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Water-In-Fuel Indicator does not light or is always on. Water-in-Fuel Lamp Circuit Diagnosis in Engine Controls (6.5L), 1999 C/K Service Manual.

2

  1. Buckle the driver's safety belt.
  2. Observe the fasten safety belt indicator.

The fasten safety belt indicator is off.

Fasten Safety Belt Indicator Always On, 1999 C/K Service Manual.

3

Apply the park brake.

The park brake indicator illuminates.

Park Brake Indicator Inoperative. Park Brake Diagnostic System Check in Park Brake.

4

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Operate the left turn signal.

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Operate the right turn signal.

Each turn signal indicator flashes.

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Left Turn Indicator Is Inoperative

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Right Turn Indicator Inoperative

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Left Turn Indicator Always On

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Right Turn Indicator Always On

Exterior Lights System Check in Lighting Systems, 1999 C/K Service Manual.

5

Turn the headlights on.

The I/P Cluster illumination turns on and dims to the setting on the dimmer control.

I/P Cluster illumination lamps do not turn on or dim. Interior Lights Dimming System Check in Lighting Systems, 1999 C/K Service Manual.

6

Adjust the instrument panel dimmer control.

The I/P Cluster illumination varies based on the dimmer control adjustment.

I/P Cluster Illumination Does Not Vary; Interior Lights Dimming System Check in Lighting Systems, 1999 C/K Service Manual.

7

Turn the high beam headlamps on.

The high beam indicator illuminates.

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High Beam Indicator Inoperative

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High Beam Indicator Is Always On

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Headlight System Check in Lighting Systems, 1999 C/K Service Manual.

9

Observe the Service Engine Soon indicator.

Service Engine Soon indicator is off.

Service Engine Soon Indicator is Always On

    • Malfunction Indicator lamp Circuit Check (5.0L/5.7L) in Engine Controls, 1999 C/K Service Manual.
    • OBD II System Check (6.5L) in Engine Controls 1999 C/K Service Manual.

10

Observe the battery charge indicator.

The battery charge indicator is off.

Battery Charge Indicator Always On. Charging System Check in Enigne Electrical.

11

Observe the Air Bag indicator.

The Air Bag indicator is off.

Air Bag Indicator On. SIR Diagnostic System Check in SIR, 1999 C/K Service Manual.

12

Observe the ABS indicator.

The ABS indicator is off.

ABS Indicator On. Diagnostic System Check - ABS in Antilock Brake System.

13

Cycle the gear selector lever through all of the gear positions.

The PRNDL displays the correct gear positions.

PRNDL Display Inaccurate or Inoperative .

14

Turn the hazard flashers on.

Both turn indicators flash.

Hazard flashers inoperative. Exterior Lights System Check in Lighting Systems, 1999 C/K Service Manual.

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

Instrument Cluster System Check Gauge Table

Step

Action

Normal Result(s)

Abnormal Result(s)*

1

  1. Start the engine.
  2. Observe the engine oil gauge.

Engine oil pressure should read within the normal range.

2

Observe the fuel gauge.

The fuel gauge indicates the correct fuel level.

    • Fuel Gauge Always Indicates Empty (Gas), 1999 C/K Service Manual.

3

  1. Ensure the engine is at operating temperature.
  2. Observe the engine temperature gauge.

The engine temperature gauge indicates the correct engine temperature.

4

Observe the voltmeter.

Voltmeter indicates a charge of 13 - 14.5 volts.

Volt Gauge Inaccurate or Inoperative, 1999 C/K Service Manual.

5

Observe the tachometer.

The tachometer indicates the correct engine speed.

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Tachometer Inaccurate, 1999 C/K Service Manual.

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Tachometer Inoperative .

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Tachometer Inoperative .

6

Drive vehicle at 30 mph (48 km/h) over a known distance.

The speedometer and the odometer operate properly.

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Speedometer Inaccurate (J 38522 Unavailable), 1999 C/K Service Manual.

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