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Schematic Reference: Instrument Cluster Schematics

1

Did you review the Instrument Panel, Gages and Console Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections?

Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms - Instrument Panel, Gages and Console

2

Verify that the instrument cluster gages are inoperative.

Does the system operate normally?

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

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Disconnect the instrument cluster connector C1.
  2. Test for an open condition between cavity 14 and a good ground.

Does an open condition exist?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Repair the open in the BLK/WHT wire between the instrument cluster and the junction block C4 cavity 1.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 9

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5

  1. Disconnect the instrument cluster connector C3.
  2. Test for a open condition between cavity 2 and G103.

Does an open condition exist?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

6

Repair the short in the BLK/YEL wire between the instrument cluster and G103.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 9

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7

Inspect the instrument cluster for any damage to the cluster or printed circuit.

Is there any damage to the instrument cluster or printed circuit?

Go to Step 8

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

8

Repair or replace the instrument cluster or printed circuit.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 9

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9

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3