Checking The Power Supply And Ground For The Driver Information Module (Dim)

Check the fuse in the passenger compartment fusebox for the power supply relay for the driver information module (DIM).

Check the cable between the fusebox and the power supply relay for the driver information module (DIM). Check for an open-circuit.

Check the cable between the power supply relay and the driver information module (DIM). Check for an open-circuit.

Check the ground lead between the driver information module (DIM) and the ground terminal. Check for an open-circuit. Also check the ground terminal. Check for contact resistance and oxidation.

Check the connector and the cable harness behind the dashboard. Check for damage.

Remedy as necessary.

Other information: 

• To access or replace the driver information module (DIM), see DRIVER INFORMATION MODULE (DIM), REPLACING
• To connect the breakout box, see CONNECTING THE DRIVER INFORMATION MODULE (DIM) TEST BOX
• For information about signals and connectors, see DRIVER INFORMATION MODULE (DIM) SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
• For information about checking wiring and terminals, see CHECKING WIRING AND TERMINALS .

Fig 1: Breakout Box

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Fig 2: Identifying Ohm Meter

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Fig 3: Fuse Holder (Passenger Compartment)

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Was a fault detected? 

• YES 

  Refer to CHECKING THE FUNCTION OF THE DRIVER INFORMATION MODULE (DIM) 

• NO 

  Refer to SIGNAL MISSING