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Combination Meter Self-Diagnosis Mode Functions

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To interpret Combination Meter Self-Diagnosis Mode functions, refer to the following table.

COMBINATION METER SELF-DIAGNOSIS MODE FUNCTION TABLE

Event Odometer Display Description of Test/Data Notes:
Flash-to-pass and brake pedal held from 5 to 8 seconds or until released tESt   Initiating self-diagnosis mode
Flash-to-pass and brake pedal held more than 8 seconds Odometer Does not enter Combination Meter Self-Diagnosis Mode.  
Flash-to-pass and brake pedal released within 5 to 8 seconds GAGE Performs sweep of all gauges, then displays present gauge values. Performs checksum tests on ROM and EE. Initiating self-diagnosis mode
Flash to pass engaged and released = next test requested (All segments illuminated) Lights all A/T indicator, odometer, fuel, and engine temperature display segments. Initiating self-diagnosis mode complete
Next test requested bulb Illuminates all micro-controlled lamps/LEDs regardless of SW configuration.  
Next test requested rXXXX, FAIL Return to normal operation of all lamps/LEDs and displays hex ROM rev. If a ROM checksum fault exists, display alternates between "r XXXX" and "FAIL".  
Next test requested nrXXXX Displays hex ROM rev as stored in NVM.  
Next test requested EE XX, FAIL Hex EE level. If EE checksum fault exists, display alternates between "EE XX" and "FAIL".  
Next test requested dtXXXX Hex coding of final manufacturing test date.  
Next test requested dtc, XXXX Displays a 16 bit DTC in hex format. DTCs displayed are those detected in continuous operation, not during self-diagnosis. Display alternates between "dtc" and actual DTC ("XXXX") or "NONE". Each select button press will cause a different DTC to be displayed until all DTC's are displayed. If there are no or no more DTC's, proceed to next function.
Next test requested XXXXX Raw speed value in hundredths of MPH. Speedometer indicates present speed. Will display "-" if message is not received. Will display "99999" if data received is invalid.
Next test requested XXXXX Raw speed value in hundredths of KPH. Speedometer indicates present speed. Will display "-" if message is not received. Will display "99999" if data received is invalid.
Next test requested tXXXXX Tachometer value in RPM. Tachometer indicates present RPM. Will display "-" if message is not received.
Next test requested F1 XXX Present ratioed fuel level A/D input 1 in decimal format. Fuel gauge indicates present filtered level. 000-009 = Short circuit 010-254 = Normal range 255 = Open circuit - = Missing 5 seconds
Next test requested FGM XXX Fuel gauge display mode. 0xx = Normal mode xx # of segments
1xx = Expand mode xx # of segments
Next test requested XXXC Last temperature gauge input value in degrees C. Temperature gauge indicates present filtered temperature. Will display "-"C if message is not received. Will display "999" if data received is invalid.
Next test requested tGX Temperature gauge display segments. X = number of display segments commanded
Next test requested BAtXX.X Estimated present battery voltage.  
Next test requested rES-X Seat belt buckle switch LH status. 1= Buckled
0 = Unbuckled
Next test requested PA-XX to PAO-XX Not used.  
Next test requested GAGE   Return to beginning of self-diagnosis.