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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 driver information center (DIC) monitors the DIC switch signals to determine the switch inputs. The switch inputs to the DIC is low when a switch is activated. The DIC switch is a momentary contact switch that connects a series of resistors in a resistor ladder format. Each switch state - GAGES, TRIP ODOMETER, SET/RESET, INFO, FUEL, OPTIONS - corresponds to a certain resistance value.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

    •  Instrument Cluster Schematics
    •  Driver Information System Schematics

Connector End View Reference

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

Description and Operation

Driver Information Center (DIC) Description and Operation

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

Ignition ON, verify that all scan tool DIC Switch parameters toggle between Active and Inactive while pressing and releasing the switches.

If any DIC switch parameters does not toggle between Active and Inactive, replace the DIC.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Driver Information Center Replacement