Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster

Start the vehicle.

Does the CHECK GAGES indicator turn off after the bulb test?

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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

Inspect the vehicle fuel level.

Is the fuel level at least 3/16 full?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

1. Fill the vehicle fuel tank to at least 3/16 full.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.

Does the check gauges indicator illuminate for approximately 3 seconds and turn off?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 5

Inspect for powertrain control module (PCM) DTCs.

Are any PCM DTCs set?

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Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check (3.8L) or Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check (5.7L)

Go to Step 6

1. Connect a scan tool to the vehicle data link connector (DLC).
2. Enter the instrument cluster WOW mode.
3. Command the instrument cluster indicators off.

Does the CHECK GAGES indicator turn off?

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Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check (3.8L) or Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check (5.7L)

Go to Step 7

Replace the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 8

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 3