For 1990-2009 cars

Important: The following steps must be completed before using the symptom tables.

1. Perform Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle , before using the Symptom Tables in order to verify that all of the following are true:

• | There are no DTCs set.

• | The control modules can communicate via the serial data link.

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

• | Audible Warnings Description and Operation

• | Compass Calibration and Magnetic Variance

• | Driver Information Center (DIC) Description and Operation

• | Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation

• | Instrument Cluster Description and Operation

### Visual/Physical Inspection

• | Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the instrument panel cluster or audible warnings system. Refer to Checking Aftermarket Accessories.

• | Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.

• | Inspect for the proper fluid levels.

### Intermittent

Faulty electrical connections or wiring may be the cause of intermittent conditions. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections.

### Symptom List

Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:

#### Gages and Odometer

• | Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative

• | Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative

• | Hourmeter Inaccurate or Inoperative

• | Instrument Cluster Gages Inoperative

#### Indicators

• | ABS Indicator Malfunction

• | Air Bag Indicator Circuit Malfunction

• | Brake Warning Indicator Malfunction

• | Charge Indicator Malfunction

• | Compass Malfunction

• | Daytime Running Lamps Malfunction

• | Door Ajar Indicator Malfunction

• | Driver Information Center (DIC) Switch Malfunction

• | Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Malfunction

• | Front Fog Lamps Malfunction

• | Headlamps Malfunction

• | Head Up Display (HUD) Malfunction

• | Interior Backlighting Malfunction

• | Liftgate Ajar Indicator Malfunction

• | Low Tire Pressure Indicator Malfunction

• | Park, License, and/or Tail Lamps Malfunction

• | Passenger Presence System Indicator Circuit Malfunction

• | Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction - Driver

• | Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction - Passenger

• | StabiliTrak Indicator Malfunction

• | Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Malfunction

#### Audible Warnings

Chime Malfunction