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Volt Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative Domestic

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the Instrument Cluster System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Instrument Cluster System Check

2

  1. Place the ignition switch in the RUN position.
  2. Use a voltmeter in order to measure the battery voltage.
  3. Compare the instrument cluster voltmeter indication with the actual battery voltage.

Are voltmeter indication and the actual battery voltage within the specified value of each other?

2 V

Go to Instrument Cluster System Check

Go to Step 3

3

Replace the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .

Is the voltmeter accurate and operative?

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Go to Instrument Cluster System Check

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Volt Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative Export

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the Instrument Cluster 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 RUN position.
  2. Inspect the instrument cluster voltmeter.
  3. Use a voltmeter in order to inspect the battery voltage.

Are the voltmeter readings within 2 V of each other?

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Go to Instrument Cluster System Check

Go to Step 3

3

Replace the instrument cluster.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Instrument Cluster System Check

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