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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the instrument panel cluster (IPC) system check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Instrument Cluster System Check

2

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  2. With a scan tool select instrument panel cluster (IPC), data, and monitor the monitored coolant temperature.

Is the monitored coolant temperature an accurate representation of the engine temperature?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Temperature vs Resistance

3

With a scan tool select instrument panel cluster (IPC), data, and command the check coolant temp message on.

Does the check coolant temp message turn ON and OFF when commanded?

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Go to Engine Overheating

Go to Step 4

4

Replace the IPC. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Instrument Cluster System Check

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