GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Instrument Cluster Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster

2

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Install a scan tool.
  3. With the scan tool, observe the engine coolant temperature (ECT) parameter in the PCM data list.

Does the scan tool indicate that the ECT parameter is within the temperature range shown on the temperature gauge?

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Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check

Go to Step 3

3

Replace the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 4

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4

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 2