For 1990-2009 cars

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

1. Before using the symptom diagnostic tables, perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
2. Review the system operation in order to understand the system functions. Refer to the following description and operations:

• | Instrument Cluster Description and Operation

• | Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation

• | Driver Information Center (DIC) Description and Operation

• | Audible Warnings Description and Operation

### Visual/Physical Inspection

• | Inspect for aftermarket devices which can affect the operation of the instrument panel cluster or the audible warning systems. Refer to Checking Aftermarket Accessories

• | Inspect the accessible system components or the visible system components for obvious damage or for obvious conditions which can 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

• | Instrument Cluster Gages Inoperative

• | Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative

• | Odometer Trip/Reset Switch Inoperative

#### Indicators

• | ABS Indicator Malfunction

• | Air Bag Indicator Circuit Malfunction

• | Brake Warning Indicator Malfunction

• | Charge Indicator Malfunction

• | Cruise Control Indicator Malfunction

• | Door Ajar Indicator Malfunction

• | Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Malfunction

• | Front Fog Lamps Malfunction

• | Headlamps Malfunction

• | Lights On Indicator Malfunction

• | Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Diagnosis

• | LINK X Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Diagnosis for LLW

• | Rain Sensor Malfunction

• | Rear Fog Lamps Malfunction

• | Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction - Driver

• | Security Indicator Always On or Flashing

• | Security Indicator Inoperative

• | Security Indicator Malfunction

• | Traction Control/Stability Control Indicator Malfunction

• | Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Malfunction

• | Washer Malfunction

#### Driver Information Center

• | Driver Information Center (DIC) Switch Malfunction

• | Outside Air Temperature Display Inaccurate or Inoperative

#### Audible Warnings

Chime Malfunction