jump cable JEEP XJ 1995 Service And User Guide

INDICATOR LAMPS
If an individual indicator lamp is inoperative, see
the diagnostic procedure under the heading for that
lamp. If more than one indicator lamp or a combina-
tion of lamps and gauges in the gauge area of the in-
strument cluster is inoperative, see Gauges in this
section for diagnosis.
If more than one indicator lamp in the tell-tale
area of the cluster is inoperative, perform the follow-
ing:
(1) Check fuse 17 (fuse 26 - RHD) in the fuseblock
module. If OK, go to next step. If not OK, replace
fuse.
(2) Check for battery voltage at fuse 17 (fuse 26 -
RHD) with ignition switch in ON position. If OK, go
to next step. If not OK, repair circuit to ignition
switch and/or refer to Group 8D - Ignition Systems
for testing of ignition switch.
(3) Turn ignition switch to OFF. Disconnect battery
negative cable. Remove instrument cluster bezel and
cluster assembly. Unplug cluster (tell-tale) connector
B.
(4) Connect battery negative cable. Turn ignition
switch to ON. Check for battery voltage at cavities 3,
4, and 14 (cavities 3 and 14 - RHD) of cluster connec-
tor B. If OK, go to next step. If not OK, repair open
circuit to fuse 17 (fuse 26 - RHD) as required.
(5) Turn ignition switch to OFF. Disconnect battery
negative cable. Probe cavity 16 (cavity 1 - RHD) of
cluster connector B. Check for continuity to a good
ground. There should be continuity. If OK, replace
cluster tell-tale printed circuit. If not OK, repair open
circuit to ground as required.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM LAMP
The diagnosis found here addresses an inoperative
lamp condition. If the ABS lamp stays on with the ig-
nition switch in the ON position, or comes on and
stays on while driving, refer to Group 5 - Brakes for
diagnosis. If no ABS problem is found, the following
procedure will help locate a short or open in the ABS
lamp circuit.
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable. Remove in-
strument cluster bezel and cluster assembly. Discon-
nect ABS control module connector.
(2) Install a jumper wire between cavity 6 of clus-
ter (tell-tale) connector B and a good ground. Connect
battery negative cable and turn ignition switch to
ON. Lamp should light. If OK, remove jumper wire
and go to next step. If not OK, replace bulb.
(3) Turn ignition switch to OFF. Disconnect battery
negative cable and unplug cluster connector B. Check
for continuity between cavity 6 of cluster connector B
and a good ground. There should be no continuity. If
OK, go to next step. If not OK, repair short circuit as
required.(4) Check continuity between cavity 6 of cluster
connector B and cavity 52 of ABS control module con-
nector (Fig. 6). There should be continuity. If OK, re-
fer to Group 5 - Brakes for diagnosis of ABS control
module. If not OK, repair open circuit as required.
BRAKE WARNING LAMP
The diagnosis found here addresses an inoperative
lamp condition. If the brake warning lamp stays on
with the ignition switch in the ON position and the
parking brake released, refer to Group 5 - Brakes for
diagnosis. If no service brake or parking brake prob-
lem is found, the following procedure will help locate
a short circuit or faulty switch.
(1) Unplug parking brake switch connector. Turn
ignition switch to START position. Lamp should
light. Release ignition switch to ON position. Lamp
should go OFF. If OK, go to step 10. If not OK, go to
next step.
(2) Unplug brake warning switch connector. Install
a jumper wire between two cavities of connector.
Turn ignition switch to START. Lamp should light.
Remove jumper wire and lamp should go off. If OK,
replace brake warning switch. If not OK, remove
jumper wire and go to next step.
(3) Turn ignition switch to ON position. Install a
jumper wire between cavity B (cavity A - RHD) of
brake warning switch connector and a good ground.
Lamp should light. If OK, go to step 5. If not OK, go
to next step.
(4) Turn ignition switch to OFF. Remove jumper
wire and disconnect battery negative cable. Remove
instrument cluster bezel and cluster assembly. Install
a jumper wire between cavity 8 (cavity 9 - RHD) of
cluster (tell-tale) connector B and a good ground.
Fig. 6 ABS Control Module Connector
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Connect battery negative cable and turn ignition
switch to ON. Lamp should light. If OK, repair open
circuit to brake warning switch. If not OK, replace
bulb.
(5) Turn ignition switch to OFF and remove
jumper wire. Disconnect battery negative cable.
Check for continuity between cavity A (cavity B -
RHD) of brake warning switch connector and a good
ground with ignition switch in START position.
There should be continuity. If not OK, go to next
step.
(6) Turn ignition switch to OFF and remove
jumper wire. Disconnect battery negative cable. Un-
plug ignition switch connector. Check for continuity
between ignition switch connector cavity 3 and a
good ground. There should be no continuity. If OK, go
to next step. If not OK, repair short circuit between
ignition switch and brake warning switch connectors
as required.
(7) Check for continuity between ignition switch
connector cavity 3 and brake warning switch connec-
tor cavity A (cavity B - RHD). There should be conti-
nuity. If OK, go to next step. If not OK, repair open
circuit as required.
(8) Check for continuity between metal steering
column jacket and a good ground. There should be
continuity. If OK, go to next step. If not OK, refer to
Group 19 - Steering to check steering column ground
clip installation.
(9) Turn ignition switch to START position and
hold there. Check for continuity between terminal 3
of ignition switch and a good ground. There should
be continuity. If not OK, replace ignition switch.
(10) Unplug brake warning switch connector.
Check for continuity between parking brake switch
connector and a good ground. There should be no
continuity. If OK, go to next step. If not OK, repair
short circuit as required.
(11) Check for continuity between parking brake
switch connector and cavity B (cavity A - RHD) of
brake warning switch connector. There should be
continuity. If OK, replace parking brake switch. If
not OK, repair open circuit to brake warning switch
as required.
COOLANT TEMPERATURE WARNING LAMP
The diagnosis found here addresses an inoperative
lamp condition. If the problem being diagnosed is re-
lated to lamp accuracy, be certain to confirm that
problem is with lamp and not with cooling system
performance. Actual engine coolant temperature
should be checked with a test gauge or thermometer
before proceeding with lamp diagnosis. Refer to
Group 7 - Cooling System for more information.
(1) Turn ignition switch to START position. Lamp
should light. If OK, go to next step. If not OK, go to
step 3.(2) Turn ignition switch to ON. Disconnect coolant
temperature switch connector (Fig. 1). Jump switch
connector to ground. Lamp should light. If OK, re-
place switch. If not OK, go to next step.
(3) Turn ignition switch to OFF. Disconnect battery
negative cable. Unplug coolant temperature switch
connector. Remove instrument cluster bezel and clus-
ter assembly. Disconnect cluster connector A and
probe cavity A1. Check for continuity to a good
ground. There should be no continuity. If OK, go to
next step. If not OK, repair short circuit to coolant
temperature switch or ignition switch as required.
(4) Connect cluster connector A to cluster. Install a
jumper wire from cavity A1 of cluster connector A to
a good ground. Connect battery negative cable and
turn ignition switch to ON. Lamp should light. If OK,
repair open circuit to coolant temperature switch or
ignition switch as required. If not OK, replace bulb.
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE INDICATOR LAMPS
(1) Apply parking brake, start engine, vehicle in
4WD Lock or 4WD.
(2) Unplug switch and touch harness side of wire
to ground. Lamp should light. If OK, check switch
operation, replace if bad. If bulb is OK, repair open
to indicator.
GENERATOR WARNING LAMP
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable and unplug
PCM connector. Install a jumper wire between cavity
36 of PCM connector (Fig. 5) and a good ground. Con-
nect battery negative cable and turn ignition switch
to ON. Lamp should light. Unplug jumper wire and
lamp should go off. If OK, refer to Powertrain Diag-
nostic Procedures to check PCM. If not OK, go to
next step.
(2) Turn ignition switch to OFF and disconnect
battery negative cable. Remove instrument cluster
bezel and cluster assembly. Install a jumper wire be-
tween cavity B8 of cluster connector A and a good
ground. Connect battery negative cable and turn ig-
nition switch to ON. Lamp should light. If OK, go to
next step. If not OK, replace bulb.
(3) Turn ignition switch to OFF and disconnect
battery negative cable. Unplug cluster connector A.
Probe cavity B8 of cluster connector A and check for
continuity to a good ground. There should be no con-
tinuity. If OK, go to next step. If not OK, repair short
circuit as required.
(4) Check for continuity between cavity B8 of clus-
ter connector A and cavity 36 of PCM connector.
There should be continuity. If not OK, repair open
circuit as required.
HEADLAMP HIGH BEAM INDICATOR LAMP
(1) Check that headlamp high beams are func-
tional. If OK, go to next step. If not OK, refer to
Group 8L - Lamps for diagnosis of headlamp system.
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(2) Disconnect battery negative cable. Remove in-
strument cluster bezel and cluster assembly. Unplug
cluster connector A. Connect battery negative cable.
Turn headlamps on and select high beam. Check for
battery voltage at cavity A4 of cluster connector A. If
OK, replace indicator bulb. If not OK, repair circuit
to headlamp dimmer (multi-function) switch as re-
quired.
LOW FUEL WARNING LAMP
(1) Check that fuel gauge is operating as designed.
See Fuel Gauge Calibration chart in Specifications. If
OK, go to next step. If not OK, see Fuel Gauge in
this section for diagnosis.
(2) With at least 10 gallons of fuel in fuel tank, un-
plug fuel tank sending unit connector. Turn ignition
switch to ON and wait 10 seconds. Lamp (LED)
should light. Reconnect fuel tank sending unit and
wait 20 seconds. Lamp (LED) should go off. If not
OK, replace low fuel warning lamp module.
LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING LAMP
The diagnosis found here addresses an inoperative
lamp condition. If the problem being diagnosed is re-
lated to lamp accuracy, be certain to confirm that
problem is with lamp and not with engine oiling sys-
tem. Actual engine oil pressure should be checked
with a test gauge before you proceed with lamp diag-
nosis. Refer to Group 9 - Engines for more informa-
tion.
(1) Turn ignition switch to ON. Lamp should light.
Start engine. Lamp should go off. If not OK, turn en-
gine off and go to next step.
(2) Unplug connector at oil pressure switch (Fig.
3). The switch is located on right side of engine block.
On 2.5L engine, it is just forward of ignition distrib-
utor and just to the rear of generator mounting
bracket. On 4.0L engine, it is just to the rear of igni-
tion distributor and above oil filter adapter. Install a
jumper wire from connector to a good ground. Turn
ignition switch to ON. Lamp should light. Unplug
jumper wire. Lamp should go out. If OK, replace oil
pressure switch. If not OK, go to next step.
(3) Turn ignition switch to OFF. Disconnect battery
negative cable. Remove instrument cluster bezel and
cluster assembly. Install a jumper wire from cavity
B7 (cavity B8 - RHD) of cluster connector A to a good
ground. Connect battery negative cable and turn ig-
nition switch to ON. Lamp should light. If OK, go to
next step. If not OK, replace lamp bulb.
(4) Turn ignition switch to OFF. Disconnect battery
negative cable. Unplug instrument cluster connector
A. Check continuity between cavity B7 (cavity B8 -
RHD) of cluster connector A and a good ground.
There should be no continuity. If OK, go to next step.
If not OK, repair short circuit as required.
(5) Check continuity between cavity B7 (cavity B8
- RHD) of cluster connector A and oil pressure switchconnector. There should be continuity. If not OK, re-
pair open circuit as required.
LOW WASHER FLUID WARNING LAMP
(1) Unplug washer fluid level switch connector.
Turn ignition switch to ON. Check for battery voltage
at connector cavity A. If OK, turn ignition switch to
OFF and go to next step. If not OK, repair open cir-
cuit to fuse F6 in PDC.
(2) Install a jumper wire from cavity A to cavity B
of washer fluid level switch connector. Turn ignition
switch to ON. Lamp should light. Unplug jumper and
lamp should go OFF. If OK, replace washer fluid
level switch. If not OK, go to next step.
(3) Turn ignition switch to OFF. Disconnect battery
negative cable. Remove instrument cluster bezel and
cluster assembly. Unplug instrument cluster (tell-
tale) connector B. Check continuity between cavity 16
(cavity 1 - RHD) of cluster connector B and a good
ground. There should be continuity. If OK, plug clus-
ter connector B back into cluster and go to next step.
If not OK, repair open circuit to ground as required.
(4) Connect battery negative cable. Install a
jumper wire from a 12-volt battery feed to cavity 1
(cavity 16 - RHD) of cluster connector B. Lamp
should light. If OK, go to next step. If not OK, re-
place bulb.
(5) Disconnect battery negative cable. Unplug clus-
ter connector B. Check continuity between cavity 1
(cavity 16 - RHD) of cluster connector B and a good
ground. There should be no continuity. If OK, go to
next step. If not OK, repair short circuit to switch as
required.
(6) Check continuity between cavity 1 (cavity 16 -
RHD) of cluster connector B and cavity B of washer
fluid level switch connector. There should be continu-
ity. If not OK, repair open circuit to switch as re-
quired.
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
The diagnosis found here addresses an inoperative
lamp condition. If the lamp comes on and stays on
with engine running, refer to Group 14 - Fuel System
for diagnosis. If no fuel or emission system problem
is found, the following procedure will help locate a
short or open in the lamp circuit.
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable. Unplug PCM
connector. Install a jumper wire from cavity 32 of
PCM connector (Fig. 5) to a good ground. Connect
battery negative cable. Turn ignition switch to ON.
Lamp should light. Remove jumper wire and lamp
should go OFF. If OK, refer to Powertrain Diagnostic
Procedures to check PCM. If not OK, go to next step.
(2) Turn ignition switch to OFF. Disconnect battery
negative cable. Remove instrument cluster bezel and
cluster assembly. Install a jumper wire from cavity 2
(cavity 15 - RHD) of cluster (tell-tale) connector B to
a good ground. Connect battery negative cable. Turn
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ignition switch to ON. Lamp should light. If OK, go
to next step. If not OK, replace bulb.
(3) Turn ignition switch to OFF. Disconnect battery
negative cable. Unplug cluster connector B. Check for
continuity between cavity 2 (cavity 15 - RHD) of clus-
ter connector B and a good ground. There should be
no continuity. If OK, go to next step. If not OK, re-
pair short circuit to PCM as required.
(4) Check continuity between cavity 2 (cavity 15 -
RHD) of cluster connector B and cavity 32 of PCM
connector. There should be continuity. If not OK, re-
pair open circuit to PCM as required.
SEAT BELT REMINDER LAMP
(1) Refer to Group 8U - Chime/Buzzer Warning
Systems to check chime/buzzer module operation. If
OK, go to next step. If not OK, replace chime/buzzer
module.
(2) Disconnect battery negative cable. Remove in-
strument cluster bezel and cluster assembly. Unplug
cluster (tell-tale) connector B. Check for continuity
between cavity 16 (cavity 1 - RHD) of cluster connec-
tor B and a good ground. There should be continuity.
If OK, plug cluster connector B back into cluster and
go to next step. If not OK, repair open circuit to
ground as required.
(3) Connect battery negative cable. Install a
jumper wire between a 12-volt battery feed and cav-
ity 15 (cavity 2 - RHD) of cluster connector B. Lamp
should light. If OK, go to next step. If not OK, re-
place bulb.
(4) Disconnect battery negative cable. Unplug
chime/buzzer module from fuseblock module (connec-
tor near fuseblock module - RHD). Unplug cluster
connector B. Check for continuity between cavity 15
(cavity 2 - RHD) of cluster connector B and a good
ground. There should be no continuity. If OK, go to
next step. If not OK, repair short circuit to chime/
buzzer module as required.
(5) Check continuity between cavity 15 (cavity 2 -
RHD) of cluster connector B and cavity for terminal
A3 of chime/buzzer module (Fig. 7) in fuseblock mod-
ule (connector near fuseblock module - RHD). There
should be continuity. If not OK, repair open circuit to
chime/buzzer module as required.
TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR LAMPS
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable. Remove in-
strument cluster bezel and cluster assembly. Probe
cavity A3 of cluster connector A. Check for continuity
to a good ground. There should be continuity. If OK,
go to next step. If not OK, repair open circuit to
ground.
(2) Connect battery negative cable. Install a
jumper wire from cavity A2 (left indicator) or cavity
B6 (cavity B7 - RHD)(right indicator) of cluster con-
nector A to a 12-volt battery feed. Lamp should light.
If OK, continue to next step. If not OK, replace bulb.(3) Disconnect battery negative cable. Check for
continuity between cavity A2 (left indicator) or cavity
B6 (cavity B7 - RHD)(right indicator) of cluster con-
nector A and cavity A1 (cavity 11 - RHD)(left front
turn signal) or cavity F2 (cavity 10 - RHD)(right
front turn signal) of bulkhead disconnect (dash to in-
strument panel connector B - RHD). There should be
continuity. If OK, refer to Group 8J - Turn Signal
and Hazard Warning Systems for further diagnosis.
If not OK, repair open circuit as required.
UPSHIFT INDICATOR LAMP
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable. Unplug PCM
connector. Connect battery negative cable. Turn igni-
tion switch to ON. Install a jumper wire from cavity
54 of PCM connector (Fig. 5) to a good ground. Lamp
should light. Remove jumper from ground. Lamp
should go off. If OK, refer to Powertrain Diagnostic
Procedures manual to diagnose PCM. If not OK, turn
ignition switch to OFF and go to next step.
(2) Disconnect battery negative cable. Remove in-
strument cluster bezel and cluster assembly. Install a
jumper wire from cavity 7 of cluster (tell-tale) con-
nector B to a good ground. Connect battery negative
cable. Turn ignition switch to ON. Lamp should light.
If OK, go to next step. If not OK, replace bulb.
(3) Turn ignition switch to OFF. Disconnect battery
negative cable. Unplug cluster connector B. Check for
continuity between cavity 7 of cluster connector B
and a good ground. There should be no continuity. If
OK, go to next step. If not OK, repair short circuit as
required.
(4) Check for continuity between cavity 7 of cluster
connector B and cavity 54 of PCM connector. There
should be continuity. If not OK, repair open circuit as
required.
Fig. 7 Chime/Buzzer Module Receptacle
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DIAGNOSIS
GAUGES
If an individual gauge is inoperative, see the diag-
nostic procedure under the heading for that gauge. If
more than one gauge in the main cluster or gauge
package cluster is inoperative, perform the following:
(1) Check fuse 9 in the fuseblock module. If OK, go
to next step. If not OK, replace fuse.
(2) Check for battery voltage at fuse 9 with igni-
tion switch in ON position. If OK, go to next step. If
not OK, repair open in circuit from ignition switch
and/or refer to Group 8D - Ignition Systems for test-
ing of ignition switch.
(3) Turn ignition switch to OFF. Disconnect battery
negative cable. Remove the affected instrument clus-
ter bezel and cluster assembly. Disconnect the cluster
connector.
(4) Connect battery negative cable. Turn ignition
switch to ON. If problem is in main cluster, check for
battery voltage at cavity 3 and cavity 19 of main
cluster connector. If problem is in gauge package
cluster, check for battery voltage at cavity 2 and cav-
ity 12 of gauge package cluster connector. If OK, go
to next step. If not OK, repair open in circuit from
fuse 9 as required.
(5) Turn ignition switch to OFF. Disconnect battery
negative cable. Probe cavities 14 and 20 of main clus-
ter connector, or cavities 1 and 13 of gauge package
cluster connector. Check for continuity to a good
ground. There should be continuity. If OK, replace
the cluster printed circuit. If not OK, repair open in
circuit as required.
COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE
The diagnosis found here addresses an inoperative
gauge condition. If the problem being diagnosed is re-
lated to gauge accuracy, be certain to confirm that
problem is with gauge and not with cooling system
performance. Actual engine coolant temperature
should be checked with a test gauge or thermometer
and compared to gauge readings before you proceed
with gauge diagnosis. Refer to Group 7 - Cooling Sys-
tem for more information.
(1) Turn ignition switch to ON. Disconnect coolant
temperature sending unit connector. Sending unit
(Fig. 1) is located near left rear corner of the cylinder
head. The gauge needle should move to low end of
gauge scale. If OK, go to next step. If not OK, go to
step 3.
(2) Install a jumper wire from sending unit wiring
to ground. The gauge needle should move to high end
of gauge scale. If OK, replace sending unit. If not
OK, remove jumper wire and go to next step.(3) Turn ignition switch to OFF. Disconnect battery
negative cable. Remove center instrument cluster be-
zel and gauge package cluster assembly. Disconnect
cluster connector.
(4) Probe cavity 11 of cluster connector. Check for
continuity to a good ground. There should be no con-
tinuity. If OK, go to next step. If not OK, repair short
in circuit as required.
(5) Still probing cavity 11 of cluster connector,
check for continuity to sending unit wiring connector.
There should be continuity. If OK, replace gauge. If
not OK, repair open in circuit as required.
FUEL GAUGE
The diagnosis found here addresses an inoperative
gauge condition. If the problem being diagnosed is re-
lated to gauge accuracy, be certain to confirm that
problem is with gauge and not with fuel tank. In-
spect fuel tank for signs of damage or distortion that
could affect sending unit performance before you pro-
ceed with gauge diagnosis. Refer to Group 14 - Fuel
System for more information.
(1) Turn ignition switch to ON. Disconnect fuel
gauge sending unit connector. Connector is located
near the left front upper corner of fuel tank. The
gauge needle should move to high end of gauge scale.
If OK, go to next step. If not OK, go to step 4.
(2) Connect a jumper wire between terminals 1
and 2 in the body half of the fuel gauge sending unit
connector (Fig. 2). The gauge needle should move to
low end of gauge scale. If OK, refer to Group 14 -
Fuel System for procedure to replace sending unit. If
not OK, remove jumper wire and go to next step.
(3) Turn ignition switch to OFF. Disconnect battery
negative cable. Check for continuity between termi-
nal 1 in the body half of fuel gauge sending unit con-
nector and a good ground. There should be
Fig. 1 Coolant Temperature Sending Unit - Typical
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continuity. If OK, go to next step. If not OK, repair
circuit to ground as required.
(4) Remove center instrument cluster bezel and
gauge package cluster assembly. Disconnect cluster
connector.
(5) Probe cavity 6 of cluster connector. Check for
continuity to a good ground. There should be no con-
tinuity. If OK, go to next step. If not OK, repair short
circuit as required.
(6) Still probing cavity 6 of cluster connector, check
for continuity to cavity 2 of sending unit wiring body
half connector. There should be continuity. If OK, re-
place gauge. If not OK, repair open circuit as re-
quired.
OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
The diagnosis found here addresses an inoperative
gauge condition. If the problem being diagnosed is re-
lated to gauge accuracy, be certain to confirm that
problem is with gauge and not with engine oiling sys-
tem performance. Actual engine oil pressure should
be checked with a test gauge and compared to gauge
readings before you proceed with gauge diagnosis.
Refer to Group 9 - Engines for more information.
(1) Turn ignition switch to ON. Disconnect oil pres-
sure sending unit connector. The sending unit (Fig. 3)
is located on right side of engine block. On 2.5L en-
gine, it is just forward of ignition distributor and just
to the rear of generator mounting bracket. On 4.0L
engine, it is just to the rear of ignition distributor
and above oil filter adapter. The gauge needle should
move to high end of gauge scale. If OK, go to next
step. If not OK, go to step 3.
(2) Install a jumper wire from sending unit wiring
to ground. The gauge needle should move to low end
of gauge scale. If OK, replace sending unit. If not
OK, remove jumper wire and go to next step.(3) Turn ignition switch to OFF. Disconnect battery
negative cable. Remove center instrument cluster be-
zel and gauge package cluster assembly. Disconnect
cluster connector.
(4) Probe cavity 9 of cluster connector. Check for
continuity to a good ground. There should be no con-
tinuity. If OK, go to next step. If not OK, repair short
circuit as required.
(5) Still probing cavity 9 of cluster connector, check
for continuity to sending unit wire connector. There
should be continuity. If OK, replace gauge. If not OK,
repair open circuit as required.
SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
The diagnosis found here addresses an inoperative
gauge condition. If the problem being diagnosed is re-
lated to gauge accuracy, be certain to confirm that
problem is with gauge and not with incorrect speed-
ometer pinion, axle ratio or tire size. Refer to Group
21 - Transmission and Transfer Case for more infor-
mation.
(1) Perform vehicle speed sensor test as described
in the appropriate Powertrain Diagnostic Procedures
manual. If OK, go to next step. If not OK, replace ve-
hicle speed sensor.
(2) Disconnect battery negative cable. Unplug vehi-
cle speed sensor, PCM, and daytime running lamp
module connectors. Remove left instrument cluster
bezel and main cluster assembly. Disconnect cluster
connector.
(3) Probe cavity 13 of cluster connector. Check for
continuity to a good ground. There should be no con-
tinuity. If OK, go to next step. If not OK, repair short
circuit as required.
(4) Still probing cavity 13 of cluster connector,
check for continuity to cavity 1 of vehicle speed sen-
sor connector (Fig. 4). There should be continuity. If
OK, replace speedometer/odometer. If not OK, repair
open circuit as required.
Fig. 2 Fuel Gauge Sending Unit ConnectorFig. 3 Oil Pressure Sending Unit - Typical
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INDICATOR LAMPS
If an individual indicator lamp is inoperative, see
the diagnostic procedure under the heading for that
lamp. If more than one indicator lamp or a combina-
tion of lamps and gauges in the main cluster or the
gauge package cluster is inoperative, see Gauges in
this section for diagnosis.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM LAMP
The diagnosis found here addresses an inoperative
lamp condition. If the ABS lamp stays on with the ig-
nition switch in the ON position, or comes on and
stays on while driving, refer to Group 5 - Brakes for
diagnosis. If no ABS problem is found, the following
procedure will help locate a short or open in the ABS
lamp circuit.
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable. Remove left
instrument cluster bezel and main cluster assembly.
Disconnect ABS control module connector.
(2) Install a jumper wire between cavity 6 of clus-
ter connector and a good ground. Connect battery
negative cable. Turn ignition switch to ON. Lamp
should light. If OK, remove jumper wire and go to
next step. If not OK, replace bulb.
(3) Turn ignition switch to OFF. Disconnect battery
negative cable and unplug cluster connector. Check
for continuity between cavity 6 of cluster connector
and a good ground. There should be no continuity. If
OK, go to next step. If not OK, repair short circuit as
required.
(4) Check continuity between cavity 6 of cluster
connector and cavity 52 of ABS control module con-
nector (Fig. 6). There should be continuity. If OK, re-
fer to Group 5 - Brakes for diagnosis of ABS control
module. If not OK, repair open circuit as required.
BRAKE WARNING LAMP
The diagnosis found here addresses an inoperative
lamp condition. If the brake warning lamp stays on
with the ignition switch in the ON position and the
parking brake released, refer to Group 5 - Brakes for
diagnosis. If no service brake or parking brake prob-
lem is found, the following procedure will help locate
a short circuit or faulty switch.
(1) Unplug parking brake switch connector. Turn
ignition switch to START position. Lamp should
light. Release ignition switch to ON position. Lamp
should go off. If OK, go to step 10. If not OK, go to
next step.
(2) Unplug brake warning switch connector. Install
a jumper wire between two cavities of connector.
Turn ignition switch to START. Lamp should light.
Remove jumper wire and lamp should go off. If OK,
replace brake warning switch. If not OK, remove
jumper wire and go to next step.
(3) Turn ignition switch to ON position. Install a
jumper wire between brake warning switch connectorcavity for circuit G9 and a good ground. Lamp should
light. If OK, go to step 5. If not OK, go to next step.
(4) Turn ignition switch to OFF. Remove jumper
wire and disconnect battery negative cable. Remove
left instrument cluster bezel and main cluster. Install
a jumper wire between cavity 1 of cluster connector
and a good ground. Connect battery negative cable
and turn ignition switch to ON. Lamp should light. If
OK, repair open in circuit to brake warning switch. If
not OK, replace bulb.
(5) Turn ignition switch to OFF and remove
jumper wire. Disconnect battery negative cable.
Check for continuity between brake warning switch
connector cavity for circuit G11 and a good ground
with ignition switch in START position. There should
be continuity. If not OK, go to next step.
(6) Turn ignition switch to OFF and remove
jumper wire. Unplug ignition switch connectors.
Check for continuity between ignition switch connec-
tor cavity for G11 circuit and a good ground. There
should be no continuity. If OK, go to next step. If not
OK, repair short circuit between ignition switch and
brake warning switch connectors as required.
(7) Check for continuity between ignition switch
connector cavity for G11 circuit and brake warning
switch connector cavity for G11 circuit. There should
be continuity. If OK, go to next step. If not OK, re-
pair open circuit as required.
(8) Check for continuity between metal steering
column jacket and a good ground. There should be
continuity. If OK, go to next step. If not OK, refer to
Group 19 - Steering to check steering column ground
clip installation.
Fig. 6 ABS Control Module Connector
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(9) Turn ignition switch to START position and
hold there. Check for continuity between terminal for
circuit G11 of ignition switch and a good ground.
There should be continuity. If not OK, replace igni-
tion switch.
(10) Unplug brake warning switch connector.
Check for continuity between parking brake switch
connector and a good ground. There should be no
continuity. If OK, go to next step. If not OK, repair
short circuit as required.
(11) Check for continuity between parking brake
switch connector and brake warning switch connector
cavity for circuit G11. There should be continuity. If
OK, replace parking brake switch. If not OK, repair
open circuit to brake warning switch as required.
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE INDICATOR LAMP
(1) Apply parking brake, start engine, vehicle in
4WD Lock or 4WD.
(2) Unplug switch and touch harness side of wire
to ground. Lamp should light. If OK, check switch
operation, replace if bad. If bulb is OK, repair open
to indicator.
HEADLAMP HIGH BEAM INDICATOR LAMP
(1) Check that headlamp high beams are func-
tional. If OK, go to next step. If not OK, refer to
Group 8L - Lamps for diagnosis of headlamp system.
(2) Disconnect battery negative cable. Remove left
instrument cluster bezel and main cluster assembly.
Unplug cluster connector. Connect battery negative
cable. Turn headlamps on and select high beam.
Check for battery voltage at cavity 17 of cluster con-
nector. If OK, replace indicator bulb. If not OK, re-
pair circuit to headlamp dimmer switch as required.
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
The diagnosis found here addresses an inoperative
lamp condition. If the lamp comes on and stays on
with engine running, refer to Group 14 - Fuel System
for diagnosis. If no fuel or emission system problem
is found, the following procedure will help locate a
short or open in the lamp circuit.
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable. Unplug PCM
connector. Install a jumper wire from cavity 32 of
PCM connector (Fig. 5) to a good ground. Connect
battery negative cable. Turn ignition switch to ON.
Lamp should light. Remove jumper wire and lamp
should go OFF. If OK, refer to Powertrain Diagnostic
Procedures to check PCM. If not OK, go to next step.
(2) Turn ignition switch to OFF. Disconnect battery
negative cable. Remove left instrument cluster bezel
and main cluster assembly. Install a jumper wire
from cavity 2 of cluster connector to a good ground.
Connect battery negative cable. Turn ignition switch
to ON. Lamp should light. If OK, go to next step. If
not OK, replace bulb.(3) Turn ignition switch to OFF. Disconnect battery
negative cable. Unplug cluster connector. Check for
continuity between cavity 2 of cluster connector and
a good ground. There should be no continuity. If OK,
go to next step. If not OK, repair short circuit to
PCM as required.
(4) Check continuity between cavity 2 of cluster
connector and cavity 32 of PCM connector. There
should be continuity. If not OK, repair open circuit to
PCM as required.
SEAT BELT REMINDER LAMP
(1) Refer to Group 8U - Chime/Buzzer Warning
Systems to check chime/buzzer module operation. If
OK, go to next step. If not OK, replace chime/buzzer
module.
(2) Disconnect battery negative cable. Remove left
instrument cluster bezel and main cluster assembly.
Unplug cluster connector. Check for continuity be-
tween cavity 20 of cluster connector and a good
ground. There should be continuity. If OK, plug clus-
ter connector back into cluster and go to next step. If
not OK, repair open circuit to ground as required.
(3) Connect battery negative cable. Install a
jumper wire between a 12-volt battery feed and cav-
ity 16 of cluster connector. Lamp should light. If OK,
go to next step. If not OK, replace bulb.
(4) Disconnect battery negative cable. Unplug
chime/buzzer module from fuseblock module. Unplug
cluster connector. Check for continuity between cav-
ity 16 of cluster connector and a good ground. There
should be no continuity. If OK, go to next step. If not
OK, repair short circuit to chime/buzzer module as
required.
(5) Check continuity between cavity 16 of cluster
connector and cavity for terminal A3 of chime/buzzer
module (Fig. 7) in fuseblock module. There should be
continuity. If not OK, repair open circuit to chime/
buzzer module as required.
Fig. 7 Chime/Buzzer Module Receptacle
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TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR LAMPS
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable. Remove left
instrument cluster bezel and main cluster assembly.
Probe cavity 20 of cluster connector. Check for conti-
nuity to a good ground. There should be continuity. If
OK, go to next step. If not OK, repair open circuit to
ground.
(2) Connect battery negative cable. Install a
jumper wire from cavity 18 (left indicator) or cavity 7
(right indicator) of cluster connector to a 12-volt bat-
tery feed. Lamp should light. If OK, continue to next
step. If not OK, replace bulb.
(3) Disconnect battery negative cable. Check for
continuity between cavity 18 (left indicator) or cavity
7 (right indicator) of cluster connector and cavity H
(left front turn signal) or cavity J (right front turn
signal) of steering column wiring connector. There
should be continuity. If OK, refer to Group 8J - Turn
Signal and Hazard Warning Systems for further di-
agnosis. If not OK, repair open circuit as required.
UPSHIFT INDICATOR LAMP
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable. Unplug PCM
connector. Connect battery negative cable. Turn igni-
tion switch to ON. Install a jumper wire from cavity
54 of PCM connector (Fig. 5) to a good ground. Lamp
should light. Remove jumper from ground. Lamp
should go off. If OK, refer to Powertrain Diagnostic
Procedures manual to diagnose PCM. If not OK, turn
ignition switch to OFF and go to next step.
(2) Disconnect battery negative cable. Remove left
instrument cluster bezel and main cluster assembly.
Install a jumper wire from cavity 5 of cluster connec-
tor to a good ground. Connect battery negative cable.
Turn ignition switch to ON. Lamp should light. If
OK, go to next step. If not OK, replace bulb.
(3) Turn ignition switch to OFF. Disconnect battery
negative cable. Unplug cluster connector. Check for
continuity between cavity 5 of cluster connector and
a good ground. There should be no continuity. If OK,
go to next step. If not OK, repair short circuit as re-
quired.(4) Check for continuity between cavity 5 of cluster
connector and cavity 54 of PCM connector. There
should be continuity. If not OK, repair open circuit as
required.
CLUSTER ILLUMINATION LAMPS
(1) Check fuse 10 in fuseblock module. If OK, go to
next step. If not OK, replace fuse.
(2) Turn park lamps on at headlamp switch. Rotate
panel dimmer switch thumb-wheel to HI position,
just before interior lamps detent. Check for battery
voltage at fuse 10 in fuseblock module. Rotate panel
dimmer thumb-wheel towards LO position while ob-
serving test voltmeter. Reading should go from bat-
tery voltage to zero volts. If OK, go to next step. If
not OK, repair open circuit to headlamp switch or re-
fer to Group 8L - Lamps to diagnose headlamp
switch.
(3) Disconnect battery negative cable. Remove left
or center instrument cluster bezel and main or gauge
package cluster assembly. Unplug cluster connector.
Connect battery negative cable. Turn park lamps on
at headlamp switch. Rotate panel dimmer thumb-
wheel to HI position, just before interior lamps de-
tent. Check for battery voltage at cavity 21 of main
cluster connector, or cavity 7 of gauge package clus-
ter connector. If OK, go to next step. If not OK, re-
pair open circuit to fuse as required.
(4) Turn park lamps off. Disconnect battery nega-
tive cable. Remove fuse 10 from fuseblock module.
Probe cavity 21 of main cluster connector, or cavity 7
of gauge package cluster connector. Check for conti-
nuity to a good ground. There should be no continu-
ity. If OK, go to next step. If not OK, repair short
circuit as required.
(5) Probe cavity 20 of main cluster connector, or
cavities 1 and 13 of gauge package cluster connector.
Check for continuity to ground. There should be con-
tinuity. If not OK, repair open circuit as required.
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STARTING SYSTEM
STARTING SYSTEM
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS
Circuit A0 from the battery is double crimped at
the positive battery post. One branch of circuit A0
(battery positive cable) connects to the engine starter
motor. The other A0 branch supplies voltage to the
bus bar in the Power Distribution Center (PDC).
The PDC supplies battery voltage to the engine
starter motor solenoid on circuit T40 when the coil
side of the engine starter motor relay energizes. Cir-
cuit A1 from the fuse 4 in the PDC supplies battery
voltage to the contact side of the starter motor relay.
The ignition switch supplies battery voltage to the
coil side of the starter motor relay on circuit A41
when the key is moved to the START position and
the Park/Neutral position switch is closed. Ground
for the coil side of the starter motor relay is supplied
by the case grounded Park/Neutral position switch.
Circuit T41 connects the coil side of the relay to the
Park/Neutral position switch.
When the starter motor relay energizes and the
contacts close, circuit T40 supplies battery voltage to
the starter motor solenoid. Circuit A0 from the bat-
tery supplies voltage to the starter motor when the
solenoid energizes.
MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS
Circuit A0 from the battery is double crimped at
the positive battery post. One branch of circuit A0
(battery positive cable) connects to the battery
starter motor. The other A0 branch supplies voltage
to the bus bar in the Power Distribution Center
(PDC).The PDC supplies battery voltage to the engine
starter motor solenoid on circuit T40 when the coil
side of the engine starter motor relay energizes. Cir-
cuit A1 from the fuse 4 in the PDC supplies battery
voltage to the contact side of the starter motor relay.
The ignition switch supplies battery voltage to the
coil side of the starter motor relay on circuit A41
when the key is moved to the START position. Cir-
cuit T41 from the coil side of the relay connects to a
Z2 jumper wire in the back-up lamp switch. Circuit
Z2 provides ground for the starter motor relay.
When the starter motor relay energizes and the
contacts close, circuit T40 supplies battery voltage to
the starter motor solenoid. Circuit A0 from the bat-
tery supplies voltage to the starter motor when the
solenoid energizes.
HELPFUL INFORMATION
²The Park/Neutral switch closes when the trans-
mission is in either the PARK or NEUTRAL posi-
tions.
²Circuit T41 also connects to cavity 30 of the Pow-
ertrain Control Module (PCM). This input tells the
PCM the operator is starting the vehicle.
DIAGRAM INDEX
Component Page
Engine Starter Motor......................8W-21-2
Engine Starter Motor Relay..................8W-21-2
Ignition Switch..........................8W-21-2
Park/Neutral Position Switch.................8W-21-2
Power Distribution Center (PDC)...............8W-21-2
Powertrain Control Module (PCM)..............8W-21-2
Fuse 4 (PDC)...........................8W-21-2
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