Instrument Cluster Diagnostic System Check
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC). DLC is located below driver side of instrument panel, near steering column. If scan tool powers up, go to next step. If scan tool does not power up, perform TEST A: SCAN TOOL DOES NOT POWER UP under SYSTEM TESTS.
- Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Using scan tool, attempt to communicate with Dash Integration Module (DIM), Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM), Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC), Powertrain Control Module (PCM), Rear Integration Module (RIM), Sensing And Diagnostic Module (SDM) and Theft Deterrent Control (TDC) module. If scan tool communicates with all modules, go to next step. If scan tool does not communicate with all modules, perform TEST B: SCAN TOOL DOES NOT COMMUNICATE WITH CLASS 2 DEVICE under SYSTEM TESTS.
- Using scan tool, select DISPLAY DTCs for DIM, EBCM, IPC, PCM, RIM, SDM and TDC module. If scan tool displays any DTCs, go to next step. If scan tool does not display any DTCs, repair instrument panel by symptom. See ANALOG INSTRUMENT PANELS - AURORA article.
- If scan tool does not display any DTCs which begin with "U", go to next step. If scan tool displays any DTCs which begin with "U", perform TEST B: SCAN TOOL DOES NOT COMMUNICATE WITH CLASS 2 DEVICE under SYSTEM TESTS.
- Perform appropriate test. See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS .