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Fig. 3 Compass and Thermometer Diagnosis
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BUS ACCESSED DIAGNOSTICS
The following diagnostic test may be used to check
the integrity of the EVIC's internal connections and
operations. Refer to the Body Chassis Diagnostic Test
Procedure Manual for test procedures. MODULE RESET TEST, when the EVIC receives
this request from the DRB II, the EVIC will immedi-
ately enter into reset. DISPLAY TEST: The EVIC receives a request from
the DBR II, the EVIC will enter into a visual display
mode. Also checks the integrity of the display driver
to anode connections. The test shall consist of walk-
ing through the vertical and horizontal rows of an-
odes in the dot matrix display. SWITCH STATUS TEST, when the EVIC receives
this request from the DRB II, the EVIC will report
the open/closed status of each individual switch. FAULT BYTE TEST, when the EVIC receives this
request from the DRB II, the EVIC will report fault
status. Messages reported are:
² NO FAULT
² DISPLAY DRIVER FAULT
² EVIC MISSING MESSAGES
² POWER SUPPLY FAILURE
² FAULT IN RAM
² FAULT IN ROM
EVIC missing message implies that there may be a
system failure and/or the body controller is not pro-
viding EVIC with sufficient information. DISPLAY DRIVER FAULT, power supply failure
and fault in RAM/ROM implies that the EVIC is de-
fective.
CONSOLE REMOVAL
(1) Remove lenses (Fig. 4).
(2) Remove screws from visor tip-pin retainers.
(3) Remove screws in lens openings, after remov-
ing lamps. (4) Remove console and disconnect wires.
(5) For installation reverse above procedures.
ELECTRONIC BOARD ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
(1) Remove console, refer to Console Replacement
(Fig. 5).
(2) Remove six mounting screws holding bezel to
housing. (3) Remove switch assembly by pulling down
mounting tabs and swing assembly out of position. (4) Disconnect switch wiring connector and replace
electronic board assembly. (5) For installation reverse above procedures.
BEZEL/BUTTON SWITCH REMOVAL
(1) Remove console, refer to Console Replacement.
(2) Remove six mounting screws holding bezel to
housing. (3) Remove switch assembly by pulling down
mounting tabs and swing assembly out of position. (4) Disconnect switch wiring connector and remove
electronic board and switch assembly. Replace func-
tion button switch assembly. The buttons are not ser-
viceable. (5) For installation reverse above procedures.
WIRING HARNESS REMOVAL
(1) Remove console, refer to Console Replacement
(Fig. 6). (2) Disconnect wiring connector from retaining
bracket. (3) Remove screws, securing wiring to console
housing. (4) Remove push/slide switches. The reading lamp
switch buttons are not serviceable. (5) Remove lamp sockets from reflector bracket.
(6) Remove wiring.
(7) For installation reverse above procedures.
Fig. 4 EVIC Overhead Console Lens Removal
Fig. 5 EVIC Overhead Console
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MAP READING LAMPS/POWER SUNROOF SWITCH
REMOVAL
SWITCH REPLACEMENT
(1) Remove console, refer to Console Replacement.
(2) Disconnect switch wiring connector from re-
taining bracket. (3) Pry switch out of bezel snap tabs.
(4) Replace switch.
(5) For installation reverse above procedures.
LAMP/LENS REMOVAL
(1) Remove lens by inserting a flat blade tool into
slot located on the left side of lens. Pry lens to the
side and swing down as it unhooks from housing
(Fig. 4). (2) Replace lamp as necessary.
(3) Position lens with the center tabs on the left
side of lens snap into place. The lens are identified
with L and R on the reverse side. Do not reverse the
lens or it may damage the lens tabs.
POWER SUNROOF SWITCH/BEZEL REMOVAL
(1) Remove console, refer to Overhead Reading/
Courtesy Lamp Console Replacement. (2) Disconnect switch wiring connector from re-
taining bracket. (3) Pry switch out of bezel. Replace switch. If nec-
essary, push carefully at top closest to roof of bezel to
disengage trim bezel and pivot bezel out of housing. (4) Replace switch.
(5) For installation reverse above procedures.
OVERHEAD READING/COURTESY LAMP CONSOLE
The two reading/courtesy lamps are actuated by
pressing on the switch (Fig. 7):
² Courtesy lamps for when a door is opened
² Illuminated entry system is activated
² Headlamp switch is turned fully clockwise
The map lamp console also includes:
² A cubby storage bin. ²
Power sunroof switch, if equipped.
READING/COURTESY LAMP CONSOLE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove screws from visor tip-pin retainers.
(2) Slide console forward until free from retainer
bracket. (3) Disconnect wiring.
(4) For installation reverse above procedures. For
vehicles equipped with sunroof, avoid sliding console
to install. Install screws for console attachment and
push at rear of unit to snap over mounting bracket
for engagement.
LAMP/LENS REMOVAL
(1) Remove lens by inserting a flat blade tool be-
tween the round end of lamp lens and housing. Pry
lens from the housing. Pivot the lens and remove
(Fig. 7). (2) Replace lamp as necessary.
(3) Position lens into housing by locating lens
pivot and snap into place.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE WIRING HARNESS REMOVAL
(1) Remove console, refer to Overhead Reading/
Courtesy Lamp Console Removal. (2) Disconnect wiring connector from retaining
bracket. (3) Remove four screws attaching lamp housing to
console bezel. (4) Remove wiring and lamp housing.
(5) Remove lamp and replace assembly.
(6) For installation, reverse above procedures.
Fig. 6 EVIC Overhead Console Connector
Fig. 7 Reading/Courtesy Lamp Console
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AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
(1) Remove screws attaching grille and remove
grille. (2) Remove screw attaching sensor to radiator clo-
sure panel (Fig. 8). (3) For installation, reverse above procedures.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT NODE REMOVAL
(1) Remove screws attaching grille and remove
grille. (2) Disconnect wire harness connector.
(3) Remove screw attaching engine compartment
node to the closure panel (Fig. 9). (4) For installation, reverse above procedures.
Fig. 8 Ambient Temperature SensorFig. 9 Engine Compartment Node
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AG AND AJ BODIES INDEX
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Ambient Temperature Sensor Removal ......... 20
Compass Calibration ...................... 16
Compass Diagnostics ...................... 18
Compass Module Replacement .............. 20
Demagnetizing Procedure .................. 17
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ..... 13
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Removal .............................. 20 Engine Compartment Node (ECN)
............ 15
Engine Compartment Node Compass Calibration . 16
Engine Node Sensor Removal ............... 20
Map Reading Lamps ...................... 13
Overhead Console Replacement ............. 20
Thermometer and Compass ................. 16
Variance Procedure ....................... 17
MAP READING LAMPS
The map lamps are actuated by pressing on the lens.
These same lamps also serve as courtesy lamps when-
ever a door is opened. The illuminated entry system is
activated, or the headlamp switch is turned fully
clockwise (Fig. 1).
LAMP REPLACEMENT
(1) Remove lens by inserting a screw driver or knife
blade into slot located along-side of lens. Once screw-
driver is inserted pry lens to the side and swing down
as it unhooks from housing edge. (2) Remove lamp by pulling straight down.
(3) Install new lamp by pushing firmly into recep-
tacle. (4) Snap lens into position taking care to orient the
tabs on the lens with the slots in the housing.
LAMP TEST
(1) Close vehicle doors.
(2) Press each lamp switch. Right hand switch
should light passenger lamp and left hand switch
should light drivers lamp. (3) If either of the lamps fail to illuminate, open
vehicle doors. (a) If lamp does not illuminate check for a burned
out lamp. (b) If lamp illuminates when doors are open check
switch and wiring.
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC)
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center is a com-
puter controlled warning system which, monitors vari-
ous sensors used on the vehicle. The system supple-
ments the warning indicators in the instrument
cluster. Visual warning messages are displayed by a
digital display (Fig. 2).
When a warning message has been activated, a tone
will sound to attract the driver's attention. The warn-
ing message will then be displayed on the EVIC center
until the condition is corrected or a new display func-
tion is called up. A tone will announce each new
warning condition. For complete diagnostic procedures for the EVIC
systems, refer to the Body-Chassis Diagnostic Test
Procedures Manual. The EVIC has a 24 function system that provides the
driver with visual messages when a warning con-
Fig. 1 Overhead Console Lamp Replacement
Fig. 2 EVIC
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dition exists. These messages are displayed on the
center of the instrument panel.For complete EVIC operating instructions, refer to
the Owners Manual provided with the vehicle.
EVIC BUTTON FUNCTIONS
TIME button will display:
² Time of day
² Day of week
² Day of month
² Month of year
² To set HOURS, press TIME button and within four
seconds press the SET button. An arrow will appear
on the display and point to the hours. Press and hold
the SET button to advance the hours or INFO button
to set back the hours.
² To set MINUTES, press TIME button. The arrow
will point to the minutes. Press and hold the SET
button to advance the minutes or INFO button to set
back the minutes.
² To set DAY of WEEK, press TIME button. An ar-
row will appear on the display and point to the Day.
Press and hold the SET button to move the day for-
ward or INFO button to move it backward.
² To set DAY of MONTH, press TIME button. The
arrow will point to Date. Press and hold the SET
button to advance the date or INFO button to move
it backwards.
² To set MONTH of YEAR, press TIME button. The
arrow will point to the Month. Press and hold the
SET button to advance the Month forward or INFO
button to move backward. TEMP button, pressing the Temp button will dis-
play:
² The temperature outside the vehicle
² Vehicle direction define by an eight point compass
If Compass has lost calibration or not receiving
good information from the engine compartment node,
an asterisk (*) will flash on the display and the word
calibrate will appear. Refer to Compass Calibration. FUEL BUTTON, WILL DISPLAY:
² Pressing FUEL button the first time will show, the
estimated number of miles that can be driven with
the remaining fuel. The destination to empty indica-
tion will vary every few seconds as the amount of
fuel and fuel efficiency is calculated. This function
can not be reset.
² Pressing the FUEL button second time; will dis-
play the fuel consumed.
² Pressing the FUEL button third time; will display
the average fuel economy in miles per gallon since
last reset. The display will be updated every 16 sec-
onds.
² Pressing the FUEL button forth time, the current
fuel economy will be displayed. The current fuel
economy will be up updated every two seconds. ²
To reset Fuel consumed, press SET button until
the fuel consumed message is displayed and then
within five seconds press SET button.
² To reset AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY, press the
FUEL button until average fuel economy is displayed
and within five seconds press SET button. TRIP RESET, press FUEL button and wait four
seconds press the SET button twice. This clears all
trip information and the message Trip Reset will be
displayed. This will occur only if a reset function is
currently being displayed. The reset functions:
² Fuel consumed
² Average fuel economy message
INFO button, will active a MONITORED SYS-
TEMS OK message on display if all monitored sys-
tems are operating properly. If a problem is detected,
the appropriate message will be displayed. SET button, will clear the various functions after
they have been displayed. It is used to enter the
clock set or compass variance modes. This button is
also used to reset certain trip computer functions and
the maintenance reminder message. The EVIC display may be turned off by pressing
the TIME and SET buttons at the same time. Press-
ing the buttons a second time will restore the dis-
play.
EVIC INFORMATION SOURCES
The EVIC monitors information provided by the
body controller, engine compartment node and pow-
ertrain control module. Refer to Body Diagnostic Test
Procedure Manual for test procedures. The Body Controller is a micro-controller unit
which, informs the EVIC via the CCD bus of:
² Time of day
² Day of week
² Day of month
² Month of year
² Fuel range
² Fuel consumed
² Fuel efficiency
² Warning messages as noted in Fig. 3.
The Engine Compartment Node is a microcomputer
controlled unit which, informs the EVIC via the CCD
bus of:
² Outside temperature
² Compass direction
THE FOLLOWING ARE WARNING MESSAGES:
² Low brake fluid
² Low coolant level
² Low engine oil level
The powertrain control module is a microcomputer
controlled unit which, informs the EVIC via the CCD
bus of the following warning messages:
² Engine temperature high
² Voltage improper
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VISUAL MESSAGES
Following are the visual messages and the condi-
tions under which, the messages will be given:
² Keys in ignition
² Exterior lamps on
These messages will appear if the conditions are
present and the driver's door is open while the igni-
tion switch is in the OFF, LOCK, or ACC positions.
A tone will sound until the condition is corrected or
the door is closed.
² Passenger door ajar
² Driver door ajar
² Trunk ajar
² Park brake engaged
² Right rear door ajar
² Left rear door ajar
These messages will appear if a condition is de-
tected after the vehicle is in motion. When the con-
dition is corrected, a short tone will sound to
acknowledge the action. LOW OIL PRESSURE
If this message is displayed while the vehicle is at
cruising speeds, immediate attention is required. If
this message appears at idle speed, increase the idle
speed and the message should go off. If the message
remains on, immediate attention is required. ENGINE TEMP CRITICAL
This message appears when a sensor has deter-
mined that the engine coolant is overheating. If this
message comes on and stays on, immediate action is
required. COOLANT LEVEL LOW
LOW FUEL LEVEL
LOW BRAKE FLUID WASHER FLUID LOW
These messages will appear if a continuous warn-
ing condition is detected while the engine is running.
Inspection is required. To clear this message from
the display, after the condition is corrected, the igni-
tion switch must be turned OFF. CHECK TRANS
This message will appear if a continuous warning
condition is detected while the engine is running. Im-
mediate attention is recommended. To clear this mes-
sage from the display, after the condition has been
corrected, the ignition switch must be turned OFF. VOLTAGE IMPROPER
This message will appear if a continuous warning
condition is detected. Immediate attention is re-
quired. To clear this message from the display, after
the condition has been corrected, the ignition switch
must be turned OFF. TURN SIGNAL ON
This message will appear if the turn signal is left
on while vehicle speed is over 15 mph and the vehi-
cle has traveled over one-half mile. FASTEN SEAT BELTS
An intermittent chime tone will sound for several
seconds if the seat belt is not fastened. CHK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
If this message is delivered, a check of the engine
oil dipstick is suggested. To clear this message, after
the condition is corrected, the ignition switch must
be turned OFF. HEADLAMP OUT
BRAKE LAMP OUT
TAIL LAMP OUT
These conditions are monitored only when the
lamps are on. The message will remain, even after
the lamp is replaced, until the lamp is turned on and
operates. SERVICE REMINDER
The maintenance reminder statement is pro-
grammed to provide general information only. Refer
to Group 0, Lubrication & Maintenance for specific
vehicle requirements. The service reminder message is displayed at 7,500
miles or 12 months intervals, which ever comes first. MONITORED SYSTEMS OK
If there is no warning condition to report, the mes-
sage Monitored Systems OK is displayed (Fig. 3).
ENGINE COMPARTMENT NODE (ECN)
The Engine Compartment Node is a microcomputer
controlled unit which, informs the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) via the CCD bus of:
² Outside temperature
² Compass direction
and the following warning messages:
² Low Brake Fluid
² Low Coolant Level
² Low Engine Oil Level
Fig. 3 EVIC Messages and Sensors
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The Engine Compartment Node is located behind
the grille. For complete diagnostic procedures for the Engine
Compartment Node, refer to the Body Diagnostic
Test Procedure Manual.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT NODE COMPASS
CALIBRATION
Automatic or Manual Calibration, refer to AY
Body Compass Calibration.
THERMOMETER AND COMPASS
OPERATION
The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACCES-
SORY position before the temperature and compass
reading can be displayed. The Comp/Temp switch
turns the compass display on and off. The US/Metric
switch changes the temperature reading from Fahr-
enheit to Celsius (Fig. 4). When the vehicle is standing still, engine compart-
ment temperatures may be radiated to the tempera-
ture sensor. Therefore the most accurate ambient
temperature readings are displayed when the vehicle
is moving in a forward motion. When the ignition switch is in the ON position the
temperature display is updated every 5 minutes.
When the ignition switch is turned off the last dis-
played temperature reading stays in memory. When the ignition switch is turned on again the thermom-
eter will display the memory temperature for 1
minute; then update the display to the actual tem-
perature within 5 minutes.
COMPASS CALIBRATION
Do not attempt to set the compass near large metal
objects, such as, other vehicles, large buildings, or
bridges. The compass unit automatically calibrates itself as
the vehicle is driven; therefore, no calibration should
be required. When the compass is first powered up,
the CAL light on the display should be on. The CAL
light will go off and the compass will be accurate af-
ter the vehicle completes 1 to 3 complete circles. If the vehicle's compass headings are inaccurate,
the compass also can be manually calibrated using
the following procedures: (1) Depress and hold down both the Comp/Temp
button and the U.S./Metric button. (2) The display will go off and after 5 seconds the
VAR light will come on. Continue to hold both but-
tons down. (3) In approximately 10 seconds, the CAL light
will come on. Release both buttons and the display
will show the heading and outside temperature.
Fig. 4 Overhead Console
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