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For 1990-2009 cars only

Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Circuit/System Description

The head-up display (HUD) dimming switch is a momentary press switch that adjusts the HUD display brightness. The HUD dimming switch controls the intensity of the brightness.The HUD switch dimming input is puledl up to 5 volts in the HUD. The HUD dimming switch is pulled down to ground via a 10K potentiometer. When the HUD dimming switch is pressed and the ignition is in the RUN position, the dimming switch signal to the HUD is low. The HUD senses when the dimming switch is active and adjusts the display brightness until the desired intensity is attained.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Head Up Display Schematics

Connector End View Reference

    •  Displays and Gages Connector End Views
    •  Inline Harness Connector End Views

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Scan Tool Data List

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the head-up display (HUD) switch.
  2. Test for less than 1.0 ohm of resistance between the low reference circuit terminal 3 and ground.
  3. If greater than the specified value, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance.
  4. Ignition ON, test for 4.8 - 5.2 volts between the illuminated display signal circuit terminal 6 and ground.
  5. If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the HUD.
  6. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the HUD switch.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Control Module References for the HUD replacement, setup and programming
    •  Head Up Display Switch Replacement