1993 CHEVROLET PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM instrument panel

ELECTRONIC CLUSTER
SELF DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM
The electronic clusters have an internal diagnostics
routing to isolate problems within the cluster or CCD
Bus. Using the cluster Self-Diagnostic Test will deter-
mine whether the problem is within the cluster or
outside of cluster (Fig. 29 and 30). Successful completion of the Self Diagnostic Test
indicates that the problem is in the CCD Bus, inter-
facing modules, connectors, or sensors outside of the
cluster. Refer to Fig. 31 for terminal listing.
CONDITION: CLUSTER DISPLAYS DO NOT ILLUMINATE AFTER VEHICLE IS STARTED
PROCEDURE
(1) Check fuses and verify battery and ignition
voltage at cluster connector. (2) Check ground from cluster connector to instru-
ment panel ground stud.
CONDITION: CLUSTER ASTERISK (*) FLASHES, CLUSTER DISPLAYS NOTINDICATING CORRECT DATA.
PROCEDURE
CCD bus problem. Use the Body Chassis Diagnos-
tic Manual to diagnose CCD Bus.
CONDITION: SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER ARE INOPERATIVE OR OPERATESINTERMITTENTLY
PROCEDURE
(1) If speedometer reads 0, or odometer is blank,
and cluster asterisk is flashing, use the Body Chassis
Diagnostic Manual to diagnose CCD Bus problem. (2) If cluster asterisk is not flashing, check for de-
fective vehicle speed sensor or speed sensor wiring.
CONDITION: OIL GAUGE, FUEL GAUGE, TEMPERATURE GAUGE, OR VOLTAGE GAUGEINOPERATIVE
PROCEDURE
If any gauge gives no indication and cluster aster-
isk is flashing, use the Body Chassis Manual to diag-
nose CCD Bus problem. If cluster asterisk is not flashing:
(1) Check for defective sending unit or wiring. (a) Sending units and wiring can be checked by
grounding the connector leads, at the sending unit,
in the vehicle. (b) With the ignition in the ON position, a
grounded input will cause the oil, fuel, or temper-
ature gauge to read maximum. (2) If the problem is with the oil, temperature, or
fuel gauge, check the body controller. If the problem
is with the voltage gauge, check the powertrain con-
trol module operation.
CONDITION: CLUSTER DISPLAY DOES NOT DIM WHEN HEADLAMP SWITCH ISACTIVATED AND RHEOSTAT ROTATED
PROCEDURE
If the cluster asterisk is flashing, Refer to the Body
Chassis Diagnostic Manual to diagnose the CCD Bus. If the cluster asterisk is not flashing:
(1) Check fuses in headlamp circuit.
(2) Check for loose connections or defective wiring
for headlamp switch to body controller. (3) Check for defective headlamp switch. The elec-
tronic instrument cluster receives the display inten-
sity status from the body controller via the CCD Bus.
CONDITION: SEAT BELT WARNING LAMP DOES NOT ILLUMINATE
PROCEDURE
Turn on ignition. Lamp should illuminate for six
seconds. If not: (1) Check for burned out lamp and retest.
(2) Replace cluster.
CONDITION: LOW WASHER, DOOR/DECK, OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR (CHECK ENGINE)LAMP, DO NOT ILLUMINATE
PROCEDURE
(1) Perform cluster self-diagnostics to determine if
lamp will illuminate. If lamp does not, check for
burned out lamp, replace and retest. (2) If cluster asterisk is flashing, Refer to the Body
Chassis Diagnostic Manual to diagnose CCD Bus. (3) If cluster asterisk is not flashing:(a) For low washer fluid or door/deck, check in-
puts to body controller. (b) For malfunction indicator (check engine),
check powertrain control module operation.
CONDITION: ODOMETER DISPLAY IS BLANK. THE ODOMETER VALUE IS NO LONGERRETAINED IN THIS ELECTRONIC CLUSTER.THIS TAKES PLACE IN THE BODYCONTROLLER
PROCEDURE
(1) If cluster asterisk is flashing, Refer to the Body
Chassis Diagnostic Manual to diagnose CCD Bus. (2) If cluster asterisk is not flashing, perform clus-
ter self-diagnostics. If code 921 appears in the odom-
eter display, replace body controller for odometer
failure.
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Fig. 29 Electronic Cluster Self-Diagnostic Test
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Fig. 30 Electronic Cluster Self-Diagnostic Test Continued
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CONDITION: US/METRIC MODES WILL NOT TOGGLE OR TRIP ODOMETER WILL NOTRESET
PROCEDURE
(1) Perform cluster self-diagnostics to determine if
push buttons are operational. (2) Refer to the Body Chassis Diagnostic Manual
to diagnose CCD Bus. The US/Metric toggle and trip
odometer reset are activated over the CCD Bus.
ODOMETER ADJUSTMENT
The odometer memory is no longer retained in the
cluster. This information is stored in the body con-
troller. Therefore, there is no adjustment procedure.
If the cluster is replaced odometer value will not
change. If the body controller is replaced the mileage
may be transferred using the DRB II. Refer to the
Body Chassis Diagnostic Manual for the procedure.
SWITCH AND PANEL COMPONENT SERVICE
MESSAGE CENTER REPLACEMENT
(1) Remove upper cluster bezel (Fig. 32).
(2) Remove two attaching screws (Fig. 33).
(3) Disconnect wiring connector and remove mes-
sage center. (4) For installation reverse above procedures.AIR CONDITIONING CONTROLREPLACEMENT
(1) Remove upper cluster bezel (Fig. 32).
(2) Remove two control mounting screws.
Fig. 31 Cluster Connector
Fig. 32 Cluster Bezel
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(3) Slide control rearward, disconnect cable, vac-
uum harness and electrical wiring (Fig. 34).
(4) Remove control.
(5) For installation reverse above procedures.
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL LAMP REPLACEMENT
(1) Remove automatic temperature control from in-
strument panel. (2) Remove top cover screw and unsnap cover from
control (Fig. 35). (3) Remove four screws that connect computer
housing to the button housing. (4) Unsnap the button housing from the computer
housing. (5) Remove lamps by turning in a counter clock-
wise direction and install lamps by turning in a
clockwise direction. (6) For installation reverse above procedures.
When finish perform ATC system function test.
HEADLAMP AND ACCESSORY SWITCH MODULE REPLACEMENT
(1) Remove cluster bezel (Fig. 32). (2) Remove four screws attaching module to instru-
ment panel (Fig. 36).
(3) Disconnect all wiring connectors to remove
module. (4) For installation reverse above procedures.
HEADLAMP SWITCH REPLACEMENT
(1) Remove headlamp and accessory switch module
from instrument panel (Fig. 36). (2) Press button on underside of headlamp switch
and pull knob and shaft to remove.
Fig. 33 Message Center
Fig. 34 A/C Control
Fig. 35 Automatic Temperature Control Lamp
Fig. 36 Headlamp and Accessory Switch Module
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(3) Remove switch assembly and escutcheon from
switch module by removing four attaching screws
(Fig. 37).
(4) Remove headlamp switch mounting plate from
switch by removing retaining nut. (5) For installation reverse above procedures.
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCHREPLACEMENT
(1) Remove headlamp and accessory switch module
from instrument panel (Fig. 36). (2) Remove rear window defogger switch by de-
pressing snap-in clips on top and bottom of switch. (3) For installation reverse above procedures.
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE AND CABLEREPLACEMENT
(1) Disconnect hood release cable at hood latch.
(2) Remove two screws from underside of hood re-
lease handle. (3) Pull mechanism assembly rearward to remove.
(4) For installation reverse above procedures.
PARK BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE AND LINK REPLACEMENT
(1) Remove left side under panel silencer.
(2) Remove park brake link from lever on park
brake mechanism. (3) Remove upper and lower cluster bezels.
(4) Pull park brake release handle and remove
screw. (5) Remove column cover/park brake release han-
dle assembly by removing four remaining screws. (6) For installation reverse above procedures.
LAMP OUTAGE MODULE REPLACEMENT
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable and isolate
or remove fuse #13 prior to removing switch or wires
may short to ground. (2) Remove lower right instrument panel silencer.
(3) Remove glove box and ash receiver module.
(4) Remove three screws attaching the mounting
bracket to instrument panel. (5) Lower bracket and module assembly, to discon-
nect wire connectors. (6) Remove two screws attaching the Lamp Outage
Module to bracket. (7) Remove two screws attaching the security mod-
ule to bracket. (8) To installation reverse above procedures.
BODY CONTROLLER REPLACEMENT
(1) Remove right side door sill and kick panel trim
five screws (Fig. 38).
(2) Disconnect body controller wiring.
(3) Remove controller retaining nuts.
(4) For installation reverse above procedures.
GLOVE BOX/ASH RECEIVER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable and isolate
or remove fuse #13 prior to removing switch or wires
may short to ground. (2) Remove center support cover/floor console as
necessary. (3) Disconnect glovebox/Ash receiver wiring con-
nectors (Fig. 39). (4) Remove ten screws around edge of glovebox/ash
receiver assembly. (5) Remove glovebox/ash receiver module from in-
strument panel. (6) For installation reverse above procedures.
Fig. 37 Headlamp and Accessory Switch
Fig. 38 Body Controller Location
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GLOVE BOX LAMP/SWITCH REPLACEMENT
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable and isolate
or remove fuse #13 prior to removing switch or wires
may short to ground. (2) Open glove box door. The lamp can be removed
without removing switch. (3) Remove switch by squeezing retaining tabs
from behind switch and slide rearward. Disconnect
wiring connectors. (4) Remove lamp/switch.
(5) For installation reverse above procedures.
CIGAR LIGHTER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
(1) Remove four screws from ash receiver.
(2) Pull assembly rearward and disconnect wiring.
(3) Remove ash receiver and cigar lighter.
(4) For installation reverse above procedures.
FLOOR CONSOLE REPLACEMENT
(1) Open upper storage bin door (Fig. 40).
(2) Remove two screws attaching front wall of stor-
age bin to mounting bracket. (3) Remove console and drawer.
(4) Remove two screws attaching mounting bracket
to lower instrument panel. (5) Remove mounting bracket.
(6) For installation reverse above procedures.
INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP COVER REPLACEMENT
(1) Remove panel top cover by, pushing forward
and prying up, using a straight edge to assist in the
removal. (2) For installation: align top cover clips and push
cover into position. (3) Pull cover rearward for good fit.
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
REPLACEMENT
CAUTION: Disconnect negative battery cable, in en-
gine compartment, before servicing instrument
panel.
(1) Remove left instrument panel silencer.
(2) Remove right and left cowl side and scuff plate
trim molding by removing five screws per side. (3) Remove right and left A-pillar trim moldings
by removing two push-pin fasteners per side and dis-
engaging from clip at B-pillar trim.
Fig. 39 Glovebox/Ash Receiver Assembly
Fig. 40 Floor Console
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(4) Remove panel top cover by pushing forward
and prying up, using a straight edge to assist in the
removal. (5) Disconnect bulkhead connector at brace under
instrument panel at left side. (6) Remove glovebox/ash receiver module and right
instrument panel silencer. (7) Remove center panel support brace and air bag
diagnostic module assembly. (8) Disconnect wiring to airbag module.
(9) Remove upper and lower cluster bezels.
(10) Remove steering column cover.
(11) Remove steering column mounting nuts and
lower steering column. (12) Unhook shift indicator cable eyelet from steer-
ing column actuator. (13) Unlatch lock tab in shift indicator column in-
sert and squeeze legs together to remove from steer-
ing column. (14) Remove cluster assembly while guiding trans-
mission range indicator guide tube through access
hole in the base panel. (15) Remove instrument panel steering column
opening support/hood release handle assembly. (16) Remove two steering column upper studs and
loosen side cowl tie-down bolts. (17) Remove steering column tilt lever.
(18) Remove upper and lower lock housing shroud.
(19) Remove lower fixed shroud.
(20) Remove upper fixed shroud (snaps in place).
(21) Disconnect airbag pigtail, ignition switch and
halo light/key buzzer switch wiring. (22) Disconnect Multi-function switch by loosening
connector jack screw and pulling connector from
switch. (23) Disconnect airbag pigtail from wiring trough
housing by pulling two push fasteners. (24) Remove wiring trough from steering column.
(25) Remove defroster ducts.
(26) Remove five screws along fence line and roll
panel down, attach a hook to hold in position. (27) Open hood and remove plenum grill.
(28) Disconnect washer bottle, resistor block and
under hood lamp wiring. Washer bottle must be re-
moved to gain access. (29) Remove grommet and pull plenum wiring into
vehicle through plenum panel. (30) Disconnect right demister hose from instru-
ment panel. (31) Disconnect antenna cable.
(32) Disconnect right and left 25 way body wiring
connectors. (33) Disconnect A/C heater control cables, wiring
connectors and vacuum harness. (34) Remove right side panel ground wire.
(35) Disconnect body controller wiring.
(36) Remove instrument panel assembly from vehi-
cle. (37) For installation reverse above procedures.
INTERIOR LAMP REPLACEMENT
The reading, overhead console and door lamps op-
erate when the doors are open or headlamp switch is
placed in courtesy position. Front overhead lamps re-
fer to Group 8C, Overhead Console.
TRUNK LAMP
The lamp has easily accessible without removing
components.
DOOR LAMP
Pry along the forward edge of the lens and pivot
lens out of the door trim panel. Remove lamp. To re-
move lamp housing, remove door trim panel. Refer to
Group 23, Body. Disconnect all wiring. Remove
screws, if so equipped securing lamp housing to trim
panel, and replace housing.
CÐPILLAR READING/COURTESY LAMP
Pry along the rearward edge of the lamp and pivot
lamp out from quarter trim panel. Disconnect wiring
and remove lamp cover. Replace lamp. The lamp operates when the doors are open or the
headlamp switch is turned to the courtesy mode. The
lamp will function as a reading lamp when the doors
are closed and the button switch on the lamp is de-
pressed.
ROOF RAIL READING
Pry along the bottom edge of the lens and pivot
lens out. Replace lamp. To remove the lamp, remove
the screw which retains the coat hook. Remove the
garnish molding. Disconnect the wiring harness. Re-
move the two clips which retain the lamp to the
molding. Replace lamp. The lamp operates like the
C-pillar reading/courtesy lamp.
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