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instrument cluster logic circuit, and that logic will
only allow this indicator to operate when the instru-
ment cluster receives a battery current input on the
fused ignition switch output (run-start) circuit.
Therefore, the indicator will always be off when the
ignition switch is in any position except On or Start.
The bulb only illuminates when it is provided a path
to ground by the instrument cluster transistor. The
instrument cluster will turn on the MIL for the fol-
lowing reasons:
²Bulb Test- Each time the ignition switch is
turned to the On position the MIL is illuminated for
about three seconds as a bulb test.
²MIL Lamp-On Message- Each time the clus-
ter receives a MIL lamp-on message from the PCM,
the indicator will be illuminated. The indicator can
be flashed on and off, or illuminated solid, as dic-
tated by the PCM message. For some DTC's, if a
problem does not recur, the PCM will send a MIL
lamp-off message automatically. Other DTC's may
require that a fault be repaired and the PCM be
reset before a MIL lamp-off message will be sent. For
more information on the PCM and the DTC set and
reset parameters, (Refer to 25 - EMISSIONS CON-
TROL - OPERATION).
²Communication Error- If the cluster receives
no MIL lamp-on or lamp-off messages from the PCM
for twenty consecutive seconds, the MIL is illumi-
nated by the instrument cluster. The indicator
remains controlled and illuminated by the cluster
until a valid MIL lamp-on or lamp-off message is
received from the PCM.
²Actuator Test- Each time the cluster is put
through the actuator test, the MIL will be turned on
for the duration of the test to confirm the functional-
ity of the bulb and the cluster control circuitry.
The PCM continually monitors each of the many
fuel and emissions system circuits and sensors to
decide whether the system is in good operating con-
dition. The PCM then sends the proper MIL lamp-on
or lamp-off messages to the instrument cluster. If the
MIL fails to light during the bulb test, replace the
bulb with a known good unit. For further diagnosis of
the MIL or the instrument cluster circuitry that con-
trols the indicator, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/IN-
STRUMENT CLUSTER - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING). If the instrument cluster turns on the
MIL after the bulb test, it may indicate that a mal-
function has occurred and that the fuel and emis-
sions system may require service. For proper
diagnosis of the fuel and emissions systems, the
PCM, the PCI data bus, or the electronic message
inputs to the instrument cluster that control the
MIL, a DRBIIItscan tool is required. Refer to the
appropriate diagnostic information.ODOMETER
DESCRIPTION
An odometer and trip odometer are standard
equipment in all instrument clusters. The odometer
and trip odometer information are displayed in a
common electronic, blue-green Vacuum-Fluorescent
Display (VFD), which is located in the lower edge of
the speedometer dial face in the instrument cluster
and, when illuminated, is visible through a small
window cutout in the gauge overlay. However, the
odometer and trip odometer information are not dis-
played simultaneously. The trip odometer reset
switch on the instrument cluster electronic circuit
board toggles the display between odometer and trip
odometer modes by depressing the odometer/trip
odometer switch button that extends through the
lower edge of the cluster lens to the right of the
speedometer.
All odometer and trip odometer distance informa-
tion is stored in the instrument cluster memory. This
distance information can be increased when the
proper inputs are provided to the instrument cluster,
but the distance information cannot be decreased.
The odometer can display values up to 999,999 kilo-
meters (999,999 miles). The odometer will not roll
over, but will latch at the maximum value. The trip
odometer can display values up to 999.9 kilometers
(999.9 miles) before it rolls over to zero. The odome-
ter display does not have a decimal point and will
not show values less than a full unit (kilometer or
mile), the trip odometer display does have a decimal
point and will show tenths of a unit (kilometer or
mile).
The unit of measure for the odometer and trip
odometer display is not shown in the VFD. The unit
of measure for the odometer/trip odometer is selected
at the time that the instrument cluster is manufac-
tured, and cannot be changed. If the instrument clus-
ter has a kilometers-per-hour primary speedometer
scale, the odometer/trip odometer registers kilome-
ters; and, if the cluster features a miles-per-hour pri-
mary speedometer scale, the odometer/trip odometer
registers miles.
During daylight hours (exterior lamps Off) the
VFD is illuminated at full brightness for clear visibil-
ity. At night (exterior lamps are On) the instrument
cluster converts an electronic dimming level message
received from the Body Control Module (BCM) over
the Programmable Communications Interface (PCI)
data bus to a digital dimming level signal for control-
ling the lighting level of the VFD. However, a
ªParadeº mode position of the panel lamps dimmer
control ring on the control stalk of the left (lighting)
multi-function switch allows the VFD to be illumi-
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Base cluster gauge illumination is provided by
replaceable incandescent bulb and bulb holder units
located on the instrument cluster electronic circuit
board. Premium cluster gauge illumination is pro-
vided by an integral electro-luminescent lamp that is
serviced as a unit with the instrument cluster. The
oil pressure gauge is serviced as a unit with the
instrument cluster.
OPERATION
The oil pressure gauge gives an indication to the
vehicle operator of the engine oil pressure. This
gauge is controlled by the instrument cluster circuit
board based upon cluster programming and elec-
tronic messages received by the cluster from the
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) over the Program-
mable Communications Interface (PCI) data bus. The
oil pressure gauge is an air core magnetic unit that
receives battery current on the instrument cluster
electronic circuit board through the fused ignition
switch output (run-start) circuit whenever the igni-
tion switch is in the On or Start positions. The clus-
ter is programmed to move the gauge needle back to
the low end of the scale after the ignition switch is
turned to the Off position. The instrument cluster
circuitry controls the gauge needle position and pro-
vides the following features:
²Engine Oil Pressure Normal Message- Each
time the cluster receives a message from the PCM
indicating the engine oil pressure is within the nor-
mal operating range [above 0.28 kg/cm (above 4
psi), the gauge needle is moved to the relative pres-
sure position of the gauge scale.
²Engine Oil Pressure Low Message- Each
time the cluster receives a message from the PCM
indicating the engine oil pressure is about 0.28
kg/cm or lower (about 4 psi or lower), the gauge
needle is moved to the far left (low) end of the gauge
scale. The gauge needle remains at the low end of
the scale until the cluster receives a message from
the PCM indicating that the engine oil pressure is
about 0.56 kg/cm or higher (about 8 psi or higher).
²Communication Error- If the cluster fails to
receive an engine oil pressure message, it will hold
the gauge needle at the last indication for about
twelve seconds or until a new engine oil pressure
message is received, whichever occurs first. After
twelve seconds, the cluster will return the gauge nee-
dle to the low end of the gauge scale.
²Actuator Test- Each time the cluster is put
through the actuator test, the gauge needle will be
swept across the entire gauge scale and back in order
to confirm the functionality of the gauge and the
cluster control circuitry.
The PCM continually monitors the engine oil pres-
sure sensor to determine the engine oil pressure. ThePCM then sends the proper engine oil pressure mes-
sages to the instrument cluster. For further diagnosis
of the oil pressure gauge or the instrument cluster
circuitry that controls the gauge, (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING). If the instrument cluster turns on
the check gauges indicator due to a low oil pressure
gauge reading, it may indicate that the engine or the
engine oiling system requires service. For proper
diagnosis of the engine oil pressure sensor, the PCM,
the PCI data bus, or the electronic message inputs to
the instrument cluster that control the oil pressure
gauge, a DRBIIItscan tool is required. Refer to the
appropriate diagnostic information.
OVERDRIVE OFF INDICATOR
DESCRIPTION
An overdrive off indicator is standard equipment
on all gasoline engine instrument clusters. The over-
drive off indicator is located in the lower edge of the
tachometer gauge dial face in the instrument cluster.
The overdrive off indicator consists of the words ªO/D
OFFº imprinted on an amber lens. The lens is
located behind a cutout in the opaque layer of the
tachometer gauge dial face overlay. The dark outer
layer of the gauge dial face overlay prevents the indi-
cator from being clearly visible when it is not illumi-
nated. The words ªO/D OFFº appear silhouetted
against an amber field through the translucent outer
layer of the gauge dial face overlay when the indica-
tor is illuminated from behind by a replaceable
incandescent bulb and bulb holder unit located on
the instrument cluster electronic circuit board. When
the exterior lighting is turned On, the illumination
intensity of the overdrive off indicator is dimmable,
which is adjusted using the panel lamps dimmer con-
trol ring on the control stalk of the left multi-func-
tion switch. The overdrive off indicator lens is
serviced as a unit with the instrument cluster.
OPERATION
The overdrive off indicator gives an indication to
the vehicle operator when the Off position of the
overdrive off switch has been selected, disabling the
electronically controlled overdrive feature of the auto-
matic transmission. This indicator is controlled by a
transistor on the instrument cluster circuit board
based upon cluster programming and electronic mes-
sages received by the cluster over the Programmable
Communications Interface (PCI) data bus. These
messages are sent by the Powertrain Control Module
(PCM) or by the Transmission Control Module
(TCM), depending on the model of the automatic
transmission. The overdrive off indicator bulb is com-
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pletely controlled by the instrument cluster logic cir-
cuit, and that logic will only allow this indicator to
operate when the instrument cluster receives a bat-
tery current input on the fused ignition switch out-
put (run-start) circuit. Therefore, the indicator will
always be off when the ignition switch is in any posi-
tion except On or Start. The bulb only illuminates
when it is provided a path to ground by the instru-
ment cluster transistor. The instrument cluster will
turn on the overdrive off indicator for the following
reasons:
²Bulb Test- Each time the ignition switch is
turned to the On position the overdrive off indicator
is illuminated for about three seconds as a bulb test.
²Overdrive Off Indicator Lamp-On Message-
Each time the cluster receives an overdrive off indi-
cator lamp-on message from the PCM or TCM indi-
cating that the Off position of the overdrive off
switch has been selected, the overdrive off indicator
will be illuminated. The indicator remains illumi-
nated until the cluster receives an overdrive off indi-
cator lamp-off message from the PCM or TCM, or
until the ignition switch is turned to the Off position,
whichever occurs first.
²Actuator Test- Each time the cluster is put
through the actuator test, the overdrive off indicator
will be turned on for the duration of the test to con-
firm the functionality of the bulb and the cluster con-
trol circuitry.
The PCM or TCM continually monitors the over-
drive off switch to determine the proper outputs to
the automatic transmission. The PCM or TCM then
sends the proper overdrive off indicator lamp-on or
lamp-off messages to the instrument cluster. If the
overdrive off indicator fails to light during the bulb
test, replace the bulb with a known good unit. For
further diagnosis of the overdrive off indicator or the
instrument cluster circuitry that controls the indica-
tor, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING). For
proper diagnosis of the overdrive control system, the
PCM, the TCM, the PCI data bus, or the electronic
message inputs to the instrument cluster that control
the overdrive off indicator, a DRBIIItscan tool is
required. Refer to the appropriate diagnostic infor-
mation.
REAR FOG LAMP INDICATOR
DESCRIPTION
A rear fog lamp indicator is standard equipment on
all instrument clusters, but is only functional on
vehicles equipped with optional rear fog lamps,
which are available only in certain international
markets where they are required. The rear fog lampindicator is located on the left edge of the instrument
cluster, to the left of the tachometer. The rear fog
lamp indicator consists of an International Control
and Display Symbol icon for ªRear Fog Lightº
imprinted on an amber lens. The lens is located
behind a cutout in the opaque layer of the instru-
ment cluster overlay. The dark outer layer of the
overlay prevents the indicator from being clearly vis-
ible when it is not illuminated. The icon appears sil-
houetted against an amber field through the
translucent outer layer of the overlay when the indi-
cator is illuminated from behind by a replaceable
incandescent bulb and bulb holder unit located on
the instrument cluster electronic circuit board. When
the exterior lighting is turned On, the illumination
intensity of the rear fog lamp indicator is dimmable,
which is adjusted using the panel lamps dimmer con-
trol ring on the control stalk of the left multi-func-
tion switch. The rear fog lamp indicator lens is
serviced as a unit with the instrument cluster lens,
hood and mask unit.
OPERATION
The rear fog lamp indicator gives an indication to
the vehicle operator whenever the rear fog lamps are
illuminated. This indicator is controlled by a transis-
tor on the instrument cluster electronic circuit board
based upon cluster programming and electronic mes-
sages received by the cluster from the Body Control
Module (BCM) over the Programmable Communica-
tions Interface (PCI) data bus. The rear fog lamp
indicator bulb is completely controlled by the instru-
ment cluster logic circuit, and that logic will allow
this indicator to operate whenever the instrument
cluster receives a battery current input on the fused
B(+) circuit. Therefore, the indicator can be illumi-
nated regardless of the ignition switch position. The
bulb only illuminates when it is provided a path to
ground by the instrument cluster transistor. The
instrument cluster will turn on the rear fog lamp
indicator for the following reasons:
²Rear Fog Lamp Indicator Lamp-On Mes-
sage- Each time the cluster receives a rear fog lamp
indicator lamp-on message from the BCM indicating
that the rear fog lamps are turned On, the rear fog
lamp indicator will be illuminated. The indicator
remains illuminated until the cluster receives a rear
fog lamp indicator lamp-off message from the BCM.
²Actuator Test- Each time the cluster is put
through the actuator test, the rear fog lamp indicator
will be turned on for the duration of the test to con-
firm the functionality of the bulb and the cluster con-
trol circuitry.
The BCM continually monitors the exterior light-
ing (left multi-function) switch to determine the
proper outputs to the rear fog lamp relay. The BCM
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OVERDRIVE OFF INDICATOR (Continued)

then sends the proper rear fog lamp indicator
lamp-on and lamp-off messages to the instrument
cluster. If the rear fog lamp indicator fails to light
during the actuator test, replace the bulb with a
known good unit. For further diagnosis of the rear
fog lamp indicator or the instrument cluster circuitry
that controls the indicator, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING). For proper diagnosis of the rear fog lamp
system, the BCM, the PCI data bus, or the electronic
message inputs to the instrument cluster that control
the rear fog lamp indicator, a DRBIIItscan tool is
required. Refer to the appropriate diagnostic infor-
mation.
SEATBELT INDICATOR
DESCRIPTION
A seatbelt indicator is standard equipment on all
instrument clusters. The seatbelt indicator is located
near the lower edge of the instrument cluster, to the
left of the tachometer. The seatbelt indicator consists
of an International Control and Display Symbol icon
for ªSeat Beltº imprinted on a red lens. The lens is
located behind a cutout in the opaque layer of the
instrument cluster overlay. The dark outer layer of
the overlay prevents the icon from being clearly vis-
ible when the indicator is not illuminated. The icon
appears silhouetted against a red field through the
translucent outer layer of the overlay when it is illu-
minated from behind by a Light Emitting Diode
(LED), which is soldered onto the instrument cluster
electronic circuit board. The seatbelt indicator lens is
serviced as a unit with the instrument cluster lens,
hood and mask unit.
OPERATION
The seatbelt indicator gives an indication to the
vehicle operator of the status of the driver side front
seatbelt. This indicator is controlled by a transistor
on the instrument cluster electronic circuit board
based upon cluster programming. On models
equipped with airbags the indicator is also controlled
by electronic messages received by the cluster from
the Airbag Control Module (ACM) over the Program-
mable Communications Interface (PCI) data bus. The
seatbelt indicator Light Emitting Diode (LED) is
completely controlled by the instrument cluster logic
circuit, and that logic will only allow this indicator to
operate when the instrument cluster receives a bat-
tery current input on the fused ignition switch out-
put (run-start) circuit. Therefore, the indicator willalways be off when the ignition switch is in any posi-
tion except On or Start. The LED only illuminates
when it is provided a path to ground by the instru-
ment cluster transistor. The instrument cluster will
turn on the seatbelt indicator for the following rea-
sons:
²Seatbelt Reminder Function- Each time the
cluster receives a battery current input on the fused
ignition switch output (run-start) circuit, the indica-
tor will be illuminated as a seatbelt reminder for
about six seconds, or until the ignition switch is
turned to the Off position, whichever occurs first.
This reminder function will occur regardless of the
status of the electronic seat belt lamp-on or lamp-off
messages received by the cluster from the ACM.
²Seat Belt Indicator Lamp-On Message-On
models equipped with airbags, following the seatbelt
reminder function, each time the cluster receives a
seat belt indicator lamp-on message from the ACM
indicating the driver side front seat belt is not fas-
tened with the ignition switch in the Start or On
positions, the seatbelt indicator will be illuminated.
The indicator remains illuminated until the cluster
receives a seat belt indicator lamp-off message from
the ACM, or until the ignition switch is turned to the
Off position, whichever occurs first.
²Actuator Test- Each time the cluster is put
through the actuator test, the seatbelt indicator will
be turned on for the duration of the test to confirm
the functionality of the LED and the cluster control
circuitry.
The instrument cluster continually monitors the
status of the ignition switch through the hard wired
fused ignition switch output (run-start) circuit to
determine when to provide the seatbelt reminder
function. On models equipped with airbags, the ACM
continually monitors the status of both front seat belt
switches to determine the proper airbag system
response to a frontal impact of the vehicle. The ACM
then sends the proper seatbelt indicator lamp-on and
lamp-off messages to the instrument cluster based
upon the status of the driver side front seat belt
switch input. For further diagnosis of the seatbelt
indicator or the instrument cluster circuitry that con-
trols the indicator, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/IN-
STRUMENT CLUSTER - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING). For proper diagnosis of the seatbelt
switches, the ACM, the PCI data bus, or the elec-
tronic message inputs to the instrument cluster that
control the seatbelt indicator, a DRBIIItscan tool is
required. Refer to the appropriate diagnostic infor-
mation.
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SHIFT INDICATOR (TRANSFER
CASE)
DESCRIPTION
A part time indicator is standard equipment on all
instrument clusters, but is only functional on vehi-
cles equipped with the standard equipment Selec-
Trac four-wheel drive system. The part time indicator
is located near the right edge of the instrument clus-
ter, to the right of the speedometer. The part time
indicator consists of the words ªPART TIMEº
imprinted on an amber lens. The lens is located
behind a cutout in the opaque layer of the instru-
ment cluster overlay. The dark outer layer of the
overlay prevents the indicator from being clearly vis-
ible when it is not illuminated. The words ªPART
TIMEº appear silhouetted against an amber field
through the translucent outer layer of the overlay
when the indicator is illuminated from behind by a
replaceable incandescent bulb and bulb holder unit
located on the instrument cluster electronic circuit
board. The part time indicator lens is serviced as a
unit with the instrument cluster lens, hood and mask
unit.
OPERATION
The part time indicator gives an indication to the
vehicle operator that a four-wheel drive part time
operating mode of the transfer case is selected. On
vehicles with the standard equipment Selec-Trac
four-wheel drive system, the part time indicator illu-
minates when the NV-242 transfer case is engaged in
either the4X4Part Time or 4 Lo positions. This
indicator is controlled by a transistor on the instru-
ment cluster electronic circuit board based upon clus-
ter programming and electronic messages received by
the cluster from the Powertrain Control Module
(PCM) over the Programmable Communications
Interface (PCI) data bus. The part time indicator
bulb is completely controlled by the instrument clus-
ter logic circuit, and that logic will only allow this
indicator to operate when the instrument cluster
receives a battery current input on the fused ignition
switch output (run-start) circuit. Therefore, the indi-
cator will always be off when the ignition switch is in
any position except On or Start. The bulb only illu-
minates when it is provided a path to ground by the
instrument cluster transistor. The instrument cluster
will turn on the part time indicator for the following
reasons:
²Part Time Indicator Lamp-On Message-
Each time the cluster receives a part time indicator
lamp-on message from the PCM indicating that a
four-wheel drive part time position of the transfer
case has been selected, the part time indicator will beilluminated. The indicator remains illuminated until
the cluster receives a part time indicator lamp-off
message from the PCM.
²Actuator Test- Each time the cluster is put
through the actuator test, the part time indicator will
be turned on for the duration of the test to confirm
the functionality of the bulb and the cluster control
circuitry.
The PCM continually monitors the transfer case
switch to determine the driveline operating mode.
The PCM then sends the proper part time indicator
lamp-on and lamp-off messages to the instrument
cluster. If the part time indicator fails to light during
the actuator test, replace the bulb with a known good
unit. For further diagnosis of the part time indicator
or the instrument cluster circuitry that controls the
indicator, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING). For
proper diagnosis of the transfer case switch, the
PCM, the PCI data bus, or the electronic message
inputs to the instrument cluster that control the part
time indicator, a DRBIIItscan tool is required. Refer
to the appropriate diagnostic information.
SKIS INDICATOR
DESCRIPTION
A Sentry Key Immobilizer System (SKIS) indicator
is standard equipment on all instrument clusters, but
is only operational on vehicles equipped with the
optional SKIS. The SKIS indicator is located in the
upper right corner of the instrument cluster, to the
right of the speedometer. The SKIS indicator consists
of a graphical representation or icon of a circled and
crossed-out key imprinted on an amber lens. The lens
is located behind a cutout in the opaque layer of the
instrument cluster overlay. The dark outer layer of
the overlay prevents the indicator from being clearly
visible when it is not illuminated. The icon appears
silhouetted against an amber field through the trans-
lucent outer layer of the overlay when it is illumi-
nated from behind by an incandescent bulb and bulb
holder unit located on the instrument cluster elec-
tronic circuit board. The SKIS indicator lens is ser-
viced as a unit with the instrument cluster lens, hood
and mask unit.
OPERATION
The Sentry Key Immobilizer System (SKIS) indica-
tor gives an indication to the vehicle operator of the
status of the SKIS. This indicator is controlled by a
transistor on the instrument cluster electronic circuit
board based upon cluster programming and elec-
tronic messages received by the cluster from the Sen-
try Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) over the
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Programmable Communications Interface (PCI) data
bus. The SKIS indicator bulb is completely controlled
by the instrument cluster logic circuit, and that logic
will only allow this indicator to operate when the
instrument cluster receives a battery current input
on the fused ignition switch output (run-start) cir-
cuit. Therefore, the indicator will always be off when
the ignition switch is in any position except On or
Start. The bulb only illuminates when it is switched
to ground by the instrument cluster transistor. The
instrument cluster will turn on the SKIS indicator
for the following reasons:
²Bulb Test- Each time the ignition switch is
turned to the On position, the SKIM tells the cluster
to illuminate the SKIS indicator for about three sec-
onds as a bulb test.
²SKIS Indicator Lamp-On Message- Each
time the cluster receives a SKIS indicator lamp-on
message from the SKIM, the SKIS indicator will be
illuminated. The indicator can be flashed on and off,
or illuminated solid, as dictated by the SKIM mes-
sage. For more information on the SKIS and the
SKIS indicator control parameters, (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY -
OPERATION). The indicator remains illuminated
until the cluster receives a SKIS indicator lamp-off
message from the SKIM, or until the ignition switch
is turned to the Off position, whichever occurs first.
²Communication Error- If the cluster receives
no SKIS indicator lamp-on or lamp-off messages from
the SKIM for twenty consecutive seconds, the SKIS
indicator is illuminated by the instrument cluster.
The indicator remains controlled and illuminated by
the cluster until a valid SKIS indicator lamp-on or
lamp-off message is received from the SKIM.
²Actuator Test- Each time the cluster is put
through the actuator test, the SKIS indicator will be
turned on for the duration of the test to confirm the
functionality of the bulb and the cluster control cir-
cuitry.
The SKIM performs a self-test each time the igni-
tion switch is turned to the On position to decide
whether the system is in good operating condition
and whether a valid key is present in the ignition
lock cylinder. The SKIM then sends the proper SKIS
indicator lamp-on or lamp-off messages to the instru-
ment cluster. If the SKIS indicator fails to light dur-
ing the bulb test, replace the bulb with a known good
unit. For further diagnosis of the SKIS indicator or
the instrument cluster circuitry that controls the
indicator, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING). If the
instrument cluster flashes the SKIS indicator upon
ignition On, or turns on the SKIS indicator solid
after the bulb test, it indicates that a SKIS malfunc-
tion has occurred or that the SKIS is inoperative. Forproper diagnosis of the SKIS, the PCI data bus, or
the electronic message inputs to the instrument clus-
ter that control the SKIS indicator, a DRBIIItscan
tool is required. Refer to the appropriate diagnostic
information.
SPEEDOMETER
DESCRIPTION
A speedometer is standard equipment on all instru-
ment clusters. The speedometer is located to the
right of the tachometer in the instrument cluster.
The speedometer consists of a movable gauge needle
or pointer controlled by the instrument cluster cir-
cuitry, and a fixed 255 degree primary scale on the
gauge dial face that reads left-to-right either from 0
to 120 mph, from 0 to 200 km/h, or from 0 to 220
km/h, depending upon the market for which the vehi-
cle is manufactured. Most models also have a smaller
secondary inner scale on the gauge dial face that pro-
vides the equivalent opposite measurement units
from the primary scale. Text appearing in the center
of the gauge dial face just beneath the hub of the
speedometer needle abbreviates the unit of measure
for the primary scale in all upper case letters (i.e.:
MPH or KM/H). On models with a secondary scale,
the abbreviation for that scale follows the abbrevia-
tion for the primary scale in all lower case letters
(i.e.: mph or km/h).
The speedometer graphics are either white, gray
and orange against a black gauge dial face (base
cluster) or black and gray against a taupe gauge dial
face (premium cluster), making them clearly visible
within the instrument cluster in daylight. When illu-
minated from behind by the panel lamps dimmer
controlled cluster illumination lighting with the exte-
rior lamps turned On, the base cluster white gauge
graphics appear blue-green and the orange graphics
still appear orange, while the premium cluster taupe
gauge dial face appears blue-green with the black
graphics silhouetted against the illuminated back-
ground. The gray gauge graphics for both versions of
the cluster are not illuminated. The orange gauge
needle in the base cluster gauge is internally illumi-
nated, while the black gauge needle in the premium
cluster gauge is not.
Base cluster gauge illumination is provided by
replaceable incandescent bulb and bulb holder units
located on the instrument cluster electronic circuit
board. Premium cluster gauge illumination is pro-
vided by an integral electro-luminescent lamp that is
serviced as a unit with the instrument cluster. The
speedometer is serviced as a unit with the instru-
ment cluster.
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Control Module (PCM) over the Programmable Com-
munications Interface (PCI) data bus. The tachome-
ter is an air core magnetic unit that receives battery
current on the instrument cluster electronic circuit
board through the fused ignition switch output (run-
start) circuit whenever the ignition switch is in the
On or Start positions. The cluster is programmed to
move the gauge needle back to the low end of the
scale after the ignition switch is turned to the Off
position. The instrument cluster circuitry controls
the gauge needle position and provides the following
features:
²Engine Speed Message- Each time the cluster
receives an engine speed message from the PCM it
will calculate the correct engine speed reading and
position the gauge needle at that speed position on
the gauge scale. The cluster will receive a new
engine speed message and reposition the gauge
pointer accordingly about every 86 milliseconds. The
gauge needle will continue to be positioned at the
actual engine speed position on the gauge scale until
the ignition switch is turned to the Off position.
²Communication Error- If the cluster fails to
receive an engine speed message, it will hold the
gauge needle at the last indication for about six sec-
onds, or until the ignition switch is turned to the Off
position, whichever occurs first. If a new engine
speed message is not received after about six sec-
onds, the gauge needle will return to the far left
(low) end of the scale.
²Actuator Test- Each time the cluster is put
through the actuator test, the gauge needle will be
swept across the entire gauge scale and back in order
to confirm the functionality of the gauge and the
cluster control circuitry.
The PCM continually monitors the crankshaft posi-
tion sensor to determine the engine speed, then
sends the proper engine speed messages to the
instrument cluster. For further diagnosis of the
tachometer or the instrument cluster circuitry that
controls the gauge, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/IN-
STRUMENT CLUSTER - DIAGNOSIS AND TEST-
ING). For proper diagnosis of the crankshaft position
sensor, the PCM, the PCI data bus, or the electronic
message inputs to the instrument cluster that control
the tachometer, a DRBIIItscan tool is required.
Refer to the appropriate diagnostic information.
TRANS TEMP INDICATOR
DESCRIPTION
A transmission over-temperature indicator is stan-
dard equipment on all gasoline engine instrument
clusters. The transmission over-temperature indica-
tor is located near the lower right corner of theinstrument cluster, to the right of the speedometer.
The transmission over-temperature indicator consists
of the words ªTRANS OVER TEMPº imprinted on an
amber lens. The lens is located behind a cutout in
the opaque layer of the instrument cluster overlay.
The dark outer layer of the overlay prevents the indi-
cator from being clearly visible when it is not illumi-
nated. The words ªTRANS OVER TEMPº appear
silhouetted against an amber field through the trans-
lucent outer layer of the overlay when the indicator
is illuminated from behind by a replaceable incandes-
cent bulb and bulb holder unit located on the instru-
ment cluster electronic circuit board. The
transmission over-temperature indicator lens is ser-
viced as a unit with the instrument cluster lens, hood
and mask unit.
OPERATION
The transmission over-temperature indicator gives
an indication to the vehicle operator when the trans-
mission fluid temperature is excessive, which may
lead to accelerated transmission component wear or
failure. This indicator is controlled by a transistor on
the instrument cluster electronic circuit board based
upon cluster programming and electronic messages
received by the cluster over the Programmable Com-
munications Interface (PCI) data bus. These mes-
sages are sent by the Powertrain Control Module
(PCM) or by the Transmission Control Module
(TCM), depending on the model of the automatic
transmission. The transmission over-temperature
indicator bulb is completely controlled by the instru-
ment cluster logic circuit, and that logic will only
allow this indicator to operate when the instrument
cluster receives a battery current input on the fused
ignition switch output (run-start) circuit. Therefore,
the indicator will always be off when the ignition
switch is in any position except On or Start. The bulb
only illuminates when it is provided a path to ground
by the instrument cluster transistor. The instrument
cluster will turn on the transmission over-tempera-
ture indicator for the following reasons:
²Bulb Test- Each time the ignition switch is
turned to the On position the transmission over-tem-
perature indicator is illuminated for about three sec-
onds as a bulb test.
²Trans Over-Temp Indicator Lamp-On Mes-
sage- Each time the cluster receives a trans over-
temp indicator lamp-on message from the PCM or
TCM indicating that the transmission fluid tempera-
ture is 135É C (275É F) or higher, the transmission
over-temperature indicator will be illuminated. The
indicator remains illuminated until the cluster
receives a trans over-temp indicator lamp-off mes-
sage from the PCM or TCM, or until the ignition
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TACHOMETER (Continued)

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG,
PASSENGER AIRBAG, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG,
FRONT IMPACT SENSOR, SIDE IMPACT SENSOR,
OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS
OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE
BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN
WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACI-
TOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FUR-
THER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY
SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE
PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI-
DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. Remove the instrument cluster from the
instrument panel and disconnect the instrument
panel wire harness for the instrument cluster from
the cluster connector receptacle.
(2) Reconnect the battery negative cable. Activate
the hazard warning system by moving the hazard
warning switch button to the On position. Check for
battery voltage at the inoperative (right or left) turn
signal circuit cavity of the instrument panel wire
harness connector for the instrument cluster. There
should be a switching (on and off) battery voltage sig-
nal present. If OK, replace the faulty (right or left)
turn signal indicator bulb. If not OK, repair the open
(right or left) turn signal circuit between the instru-
ment cluster and the combination flasher in the
Junction Block (JB) as required.
VOLTAGE GAUGE
DESCRIPTION
A voltage gauge is standard equipment on all
instrument clusters. The voltage gauge is located in
the upper left corner of the instrument cluster, to the
left of the tachometer. The voltage gauge consists of a
movable gauge needle or pointer controlled by the
instrument cluster circuitry and a fixed 90 degree
scale on the gauge dial face that reads left-to-right
from 9 volts to 19 volts. An International Control and
Display Symbol icon for ªBattery Charging Condi-
tionº is located on the gauge dial face.
The voltage gauge graphics are either white, gray
and orange against a black gauge dial face (base
cluster) or black, gray and red against a taupe gauge
dial face (premium cluster), making them clearly vis-
ible within the instrument cluster in daylight. When
illuminated from behind by the panel lamps dimmer
controlled cluster illumination lighting with the exte-rior lamps turned On, the base cluster white gauge
graphics appear blue-green and the orange graphics
still appear orange, while the premium cluster taupe
gauge dial face appears blue-green with the black
graphics silhouetted against the illuminated back-
ground and the red graphics still appear red. The
gray gauge graphics for both versions of the cluster
are not illuminated. The orange gauge needle in the
base cluster gauge is internally illuminated, while
the black gauge needle in the premium cluster gauge
is not.
Base cluster gauge illumination is provided by
replaceable incandescent bulb and bulb holder units
located on the instrument cluster electronic circuit
board. Premium cluster gauge illumination is pro-
vided by an integral electro-luminescent lamp that is
serviced as a unit with the instrument cluster. The
voltage gauge is serviced as a unit with the instru-
ment cluster.
OPERATION
The voltage gauge gives an indication to the vehi-
cle operator of the electrical system voltage. This
gauge is controlled by the instrument cluster circuit
board based upon cluster programming and elec-
tronic messages received by the cluster from the
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) over the Program-
mable Communications Interface (PCI) data bus. The
voltage gauge is an air core magnetic unit that
receives battery current on the instrument cluster
electronic circuit board through the fused ignition
switch output (run-start) circuit whenever the igni-
tion switch is in the On or Start positions. The clus-
ter is programmed to move the gauge needle back to
the low end of the scale after the ignition switch is
turned to the Off position. The instrument cluster
circuitry controls the gauge needle position and pro-
vides the following features:
²System Voltage Message- Each time the clus-
ter receives a message from the PCM indicating the
system voltage, the cluster moves the gauge needle to
the relative voltage level position on the gauge scale.
²System Voltage Low Message- Each time the
cluster receives a message from the PCM indicating
the system voltage is low (system voltage is about
eleven volts or lower), the gauge needle is moved to
the relative voltage position in the red zone of the
gauge scale and the check gauges indicator is illumi-
nated. The gauge needle remains in the red zone and
the check gauges indicator remains illuminated until
the cluster receives a message from the PCM indicat-
ing there is no low system voltage condition (system
voltage is above about eleven volts, but lower than
about sixteen volts).
²System Voltage High Message- Each time
the cluster receives a message from the PCM indicat-
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ing the system voltage is high (system voltage is
about sixteen volts or higher), the gauge needle is
moved to the relative voltage position in the red zone
of the gauge scale and the check gauges indicator is
illuminated. The gauge needle remains in the red
zone and the check gauges indicator remains illumi-
nated until the cluster receives a message from the
PCM indicating there is no high system voltage con-
dition (system voltage is below about sixteen volts,
but higher than about eleven volts).
²Communication Error- If the cluster fails to
receive a system voltage message, it will hold the
gauge needle at the last indication for about twelve
seconds, until a new message is received, or until the
ignition switch is turned to the Off position, which-
ever occurs first. After twelve seconds, the cluster
will return the gauge needle to the low end of the
gauge scale.
²Actuator Test- Each time the cluster is put
through the actuator test, the gauge needle will be
swept across the entire gauge scale and back to con-
firm the functionality of the gauge and the cluster
control circuitry.
The PCM continually monitors the system voltage
to control the generator output. The PCM then sends
the proper system voltage messages to the instru-
ment cluster. For further diagnosis of the voltage
gauge or the instrument cluster circuitry that con-
trols the gauge, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/INSTRU-
MENT CLUSTER - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING). If
the instrument cluster turns on the check gauges
indicator due to a system voltage low or high condi-
tion, it may indicate that the charging system
requires service. For proper diagnosis of the charging
system, the PCI data bus, or the electronic message
inputs to the instrument cluster that control the volt-
age gauge, a DRBIIItscan tool is required. Refer to
the appropriate diagnostic information.
WAIT-TO-START INDICATOR
DESCRIPTION
A wait-to-start indicator is only found in the
instrument clusters of vehicles equipped with an
optional diesel engine. The wait-to-start indicator is
located near the lower edge of the tachometer gauge
dial face, to the right of center. The wait-to-start
indicator consists of an International Control and
Display Symbol icon for ªDiesel Preheatº imprinted
on an amber lens. The lens is located behind a cutout
in the opaque layer of the tachometer gauge dial face
overlay. The dark outer layer of the gauge dial face
overlay prevents the icon from being clearly visible
when the indicator is not illuminated. The icon
appears silhouetted against an amber field throughthe translucent outer layer of the gauge dial face
overlay when the indicator is illuminated from
behind by a replaceable incandescent bulb and bulb
holder unit located on the instrument cluster elec-
tronic circuit board. The wait-to-start indicator lens
is serviced as a unit with the instrument cluster.
OPERATION
The wait-to-start indicator gives an indication to
the vehicle operator when the diesel engine glow
plugs are energized in their preheat operating mode.
This indicator is controlled by a transistor on the
instrument cluster circuit board based upon cluster
programming and electronic messages received by
the cluster from the Powertrain Control Module
(PCM) over the Programmable Communications
Interface (PCI) data bus. The wait-to-start indicator
bulb is completely controlled by the instrument clus-
ter logic circuit, and that logic will only allow this
indicator to operate when the instrument cluster
receives a battery current input on the fused ignition
switch output (run-start) circuit. Therefore, the indi-
cator will always be off when the ignition switch is in
any position except On or Start. The bulb only illu-
minates when it is switched to ground by the instru-
ment cluster transistor. The instrument cluster will
turn on the wait-to-start indicator for the following
reasons:
²Wait-To-Start Indicator Lamp-On Message-
Each time the cluster receives a wait-to-start indica-
tor lamp-on message from the PCM indicating the
glow plugs are heating and the driver must wait to
start the engine, the wait-to-start indicator will be
illuminated. The indicator remains illuminated until
the cluster receives a wait-to-start indicator lamp-off
message, or until the ignition switch is turned to the
Off position, whichever occurs first.
²Actuator Test- Each time the cluster is put
through the actuator test, the wait-to-start indicator
will be turned on for the duration of the test to con-
firm the functionality of the bulb and the cluster con-
trol circuitry.
The PCM continually monitors the ambient tem-
perature and the glow plug pre-heater circuits to
determine how long the glow plugs must be heated in
the pre-heat operating mode. The PCM then sends
the proper wait-to-start indicator lamp-on and lamp-
off messages to the instrument cluster. If the wait-to-
start indicator fails to light during the actuator test,
replace the bulb with a known good unit. For further
diagnosis of the wait-to-start indicator or the instru-
ment cluster circuitry that controls the indicator,
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/INSTRUMENT CLUS-
TER - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING). For proper
diagnosis of the glow plug pre-heater control circuits,
the PCM, the PCI data bus, or the electronic message
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inputs to the instrument cluster that control the
wait-to-start indicator, a DRBIIItscan tool is
required. Refer to the appropriate diagnostic infor-
mation.
WATER-IN-FUEL INDICATOR
DESCRIPTION
A water-in-fuel indicator is only found in the
instrument clusters of vehicles equipped with an
optional diesel engine. The water-in-fuel indicator is
located near the left edge of the instrument cluster,
to the left of the tachometer. The water-in-fuel indi-
cator consists of an International Control and Dis-
play Symbol icon for ªWater in Fuelº imprinted on a
red lens. The lens is located behind a cutout in the
opaque layer of the instrument cluster overlay. The
dark outer layer of the overlay prevents the icon
from being clearly visible when the indicator is not
illuminated. The icon appears silhouetted against a
red field through the translucent outer layer of the
overlay when the indicator is illuminated from
behind by a Light Emitting Diode (LED), which is
soldered onto the instrument cluster electronic circuit
board. The water-in-fuel indicator lens is serviced as
a unit with the instrument cluster lens, hood and
mask unit.
OPERATION
The water-in-fuel indicator gives an indication to
the vehicle operator when there is excessive water in
the fuel system. This indicator is controlled by a
transistor on the instrument cluster circuit board
based upon cluster programming and electronic mes-
sages received by the cluster from the Powertrain
Control Module (PCM) over the Programmable Com-
munications Interface (PCI) data bus. The water-in-
fuel indicator Light Emitting Diode (LED) is
completely controlled by the instrument cluster logic
circuit, and that logic will only allow this indicator tooperate when the instrument cluster receives a bat-
tery current input on the fused ignition switch out-
put (run-start) circuit. Therefore, the indicator will
always be off when the ignition switch is in any posi-
tion except On or Start. The LED only illuminates
when it is provided a path to ground by the instru-
ment cluster transistor. The instrument cluster will
turn on the water-in-fuel indicator for the following
reasons:
²Bulb Test- Each time the ignition switch is
turned to the On position the water-in-fuel indicator
is illuminated for about three seconds as a bulb test.
²Water-In-Fuel Indicator Lamp-On Message-
Each time the cluster receives a water-in-fuel indica-
tor lamp-on message from the PCM indicating there
is excessive water in the diesel fuel system, the
water-in-fuel indicator will be illuminated. The indi-
cator remains illuminated until the cluster receives a
water-in-fuel indicator lamp-off message, or until the
ignition switch is turned to the Off position, which-
ever occurs first.
²Actuator Test- Each time the cluster is put
through the actuator test, the water-in-fuel indicator
will be turned on for the duration of the test to con-
firm the functionality of the LED and the cluster con-
trol circuitry.
The PCM continually monitors the water-in-fuel
sensor to determine whether there is excessive water
in the diesel fuel. The PCM then sends the proper
water-in-fuel indicator lamp-on and lamp-off mes-
sages to the instrument cluster. For further diagnosis
of the water-in-fuel indicator or the instrument clus-
ter circuitry that controls the indicator, (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - DIAGNO-
SIS AND TESTING). For proper diagnosis of the
water-in-fuel sensor, the PCM, the PCI data bus, or
the electronic message inputs to the instrument clus-
ter that control the water-in-fuel indicator, a
DRBIIItscan tool is required. Refer to the appropri-
ate diagnostic information.
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WAIT-TO-START INDICATOR (Continued)