perform its many functions. The EMIC module incor-
porates a blue-green digital Vacuum Fluorescent Dis-
play (VFD) for displaying odometer and trip
odometer information, as well as several warning
messages and certain diagnostic information. In addi-
tion to instrumentation and indicators, the EMIC has
the hardware and software needed to provide the fol-
lowing features:
²Chime Warning Service- A chime tone gener-
ator on the EMIC electronic circuit board provides
audible alerts to the vehicle operator and eliminates
the need for a separate chime module. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/CHIME WARNING SYSTEM -
DESCRIPTION).
²Panel Lamps Dimming Service- The EMIC
provides a hard wired 12-volt Pulse-Width Modulated
(PWM) output that synchronizes the dimming level
of the radio display, gear selector indicator, heater-air
conditioner control, and all other dimmable lighting
on the panel lamps dimmer circuit with that of the
cluster illumination lamps and VFD.
The EMIC houses four analog gauges and has pro-
visions for up to twenty-four indicators (Fig. 2). The
EMIC includes the following analog gauges:
²Coolant Temperature Gauge
²Fuel Gauge
²Speedometer
²Tachometer
Some of the EMIC indicators are automatically
configured when the EMIC is connected to the vehi-
cle electrical system for compatibility with certain
optional equipment or equipment required for regula-
tory purposes in certain markets. While each EMIC
may have provisions for indicators to support every
available option, the configurable indicators will not
be functional in a vehicle that does not have the
equipment that an indicator supports. The EMIC
includes provisions for the following indicators (Fig.
2):
²Airbag Indicator (with Airbag System only)
²Antilock Brake System (ABS) Indicator
(with ABS only)
²Brake Indicator
²Charging Indicator
²Coolant Low Indicator (with Diesel Engine
only)
²Cruise Indicator (with Speed Control Sys-
tem only)
²Four-Wheel Drive Full Time Indicator (with
Selec-Trac Transfer Case only)
²Four-Wheel Drive Low Mode Indicator
²Four-Wheel Drive Part Time Indicator
²Front Fog Lamp Indicator (with Front Fog
Lamps only)
²High Beam Indicator
²Low Fuel Indicator²Low Oil Pressure Indicator
²Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
²Overdrive-Off Indicator (with Automatic
Transmission only)
²Rear Fog Lamp Indicator (with Rear Fog
Lamps only)
²Seatbelt Indicator
²Security Indicator (with Vehicle Theft
Security System only)
²Sentry Key Immobilizer System (SKIS)
Indicator (with SKIS only)
²Transmission Overtemp Indicator (with
Automatic Transmission only)
²Turn Signal (Right and Left) Indicators
²Wait-To-Start Indicator (with Diesel Engine
only)
²Water-In-Fuel Indicator (with Diesel Engine
only)
Each indicator in the EMIC is illuminated by a
dedicated Light Emitting Diode (LED) that is sol-
dered onto the EMIC electronic circuit board. The
LEDs are not available for service replacement and,
if damaged or faulty, the entire EMIC must be
replaced. Cluster illumination is accomplished by
dimmable incandescent back lighting, which illumi-
nates the gauges for visibility when the exterior
lighting is turned on. Each of the incandescent bulbs
is secured by an integral bulb holder to the electronic
circuit board from the back of the cluster housing.
The incandescent bulb/bulb holder units are available
for service replacement.
Hard wired circuitry connects the EMIC to the
electrical system of the vehicle. These hard wired cir-
cuits are integral to several wire harnesses, which
are routed throughout the vehicle and retained by
many different methods. These circuits may be con-
nected to each other, to the vehicle electrical system
and to the EMIC through the use of a combination of
soldered splices, splice block connectors, and many
different types of wire harness terminal connectors
and insulators. Refer to the appropriate wiring infor-
mation. The wiring information includes wiring dia-
grams, proper wire and connector repair procedures,
further details on wire harness routing and reten-
tion, as well as pin-out and location views for the
various wire harness connectors, splices and grounds.
The EMIC modules for this model are serviced only
as complete units. The EMIC module cannot be
adjusted or repaired. If a gauge, an LED indicator,
the VFD, the electronic circuit board, the circuit
board hardware, the cluster overlay, or the EMIC
housing are damaged or faulty, the entire EMIC mod-
ule must be replaced. The cluster lens, hood and
mask unit and the individual incandescent lamp
bulbs with holders are available for service replace-
ment.
KJINSTRUMENT CLUSTER 8J - 3
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (Continued)
OPERATION
The ElectroMechanical Instrument Cluster (EMIC)
is designed to allow the vehicle operator to monitor
the conditions of many of the vehicle components and
operating systems. The gauges and indicators in the
EMIC provide valuable information about the various
standard and optional powertrains, fuel and emis-
sions systems, cooling systems, lighting systems,
safety systems and many other convenience items.
The EMIC is installed in the instrument panel so
that all of these monitors can be easily viewed by the
vehicle operator when driving, while still allowing
relative ease of access for service. The microproces-sor-based EMIC hardware and software uses various
inputs to control the gauges and indicators visible on
the face of the cluster. Some of these inputs are hard
wired, but most are in the form of electronic mes-
sages that are transmitted by other electronic mod-
ules over the Programmable Communications
Interface (PCI) data bus network. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MOD-
ULES/COMMUNICATION - OPERATION).
The EMIC microprocessor smooths the input data
using algorithms to provide gauge readings that are
accurate, stable and responsive to operating condi-
tions. These algorithms are designed to provide
Fig. 2 EMIC Gauges & Indicators
1 - SKIS INDICATOR 16 - REAR FOG LAMP INDICATOR
2 - AIRBAG INDICATOR 17 - ABS INDICATOR
3 - LOW FUEL INDICATOR 18 - CHARGING INDICATOR
4 - WAIT-TO-START INDICATOR 19 - WATER-IN-FUEL INDICATOR
5 - OVERDRIVE-OFF INDICATOR 20 - ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE
6 - COOLANT LOW INDICATOR 21 - ODOMETER/TRIP ODOMETER SWITCH BUTTON
7 - SEATBELT INDICATOR 22 - ODOMETER/TRIP ODOMETER DISPLAY
8 - TACHOMETER 23 - CRUISE INDICATOR
9 - LEFT TURN INDICATOR 24 - LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
10 - HIGH BEAM INDICATOR 25 - TRANSMISSION OVERTEMP INDICATOR
11 - RIGHT TURN INDICATOR 26 - PART TIME 4WD INDICATOR
12 - SPEEDOMETER 27 - BRAKE INDICATOR
13 - FRONT FOG LAMP INDICATOR 28 - FULL TIME 4WD INDICATOR
14 - 4WD LOW MODE INDICATOR 29 - SECURITY INDICATOR
15 - MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) 30 - FUEL GAUGE
8J - 4 INSTRUMENT CLUSTERKJ
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (Continued)
tor for the park brake switch from the switch termi-
nal. Check for continuity between the terminal of the
park brake switch and a good ground. There should
be no continuity with the park brake released, and
continuity with the park brake applied. If OK, go to
Step 2. If not OK, replace the faulty park brake
switch.
(2) Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness
connector for the instrument cluster from the cluster
connector receptacle. Check for continuity between
the park brake switch sense circuit cavity of the front
body wire harness connector for the park brake
switch and a good ground. There should be no conti-
nuity. If not OK, repair the shorted park brake
switch sense circuit between the park brake switch
and the instrument cluster as required.
CHARGING INDICATOR
DESCRIPTION
A charging indicator is standard equipment on all
instrument clusters. The charging indicator is located
above the engine temperature gauge and to the right
of the speedometer in the instrument cluster. The
charging indicator consists of a stencil-like cutout of
the International Control and Display Symbol icon
for ªBattery Charging Conditionº 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. A red Light
Emitting Diode (LED) behind the cutout in the
opaque layer of the overlay causes the icon to appear
in red through the translucent outer layer of the
overlay when the indicator is illuminated from
behind by the LED, which is soldered onto the
instrument cluster electronic circuit board. The
charging indicator is serviced as a unit with the
instrument cluster.
OPERATION
The charging indicator gives an indication to the
vehicle operator when the electrical system voltage is
too low or too high. This indicator is controlled by a
transistor on the instrument cluster electronic circuit
board based upon the 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
charging 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 LED 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 charging indicator for the following rea-
sons:
²Bulb Test- Each time the ignition switch is
turned to the On position the charging indicator is
illuminated by the instrument cluster for about three
seconds as a bulb test.
²Charge Fail Message- Each time the cluster
receives a charge fail message from the PCM (system
voltage is nine volts or lower, the charging indicator
will be illuminated. The indicator remains illumi-
nated until the cluster receives a message from the
PCM indicating there is no charge fail condition (sys-
tem voltage is twelve volts or higher, but lower than
sixteen volts), or until the ignition switch is turned to
the Off position, whichever occurs first.
²Voltage High Message- Each time the cluster
receives a message from the PCM indicating a volt-
age high condition (system voltage is sixteen volts or
higher), the lamp will be illuminated. The lamp
remains illuminated until the cluster receives a mes-
sage from the PCM indicating there is no voltage
high condition (system voltage is lower than sixteen
volts, but higher than nine volts), or until the igni-
tion switch is turned to the Off position, whichever
occurs first.
²Actuator Test- Each time the cluster is put
through the actuator test, the charging indicator will
be turned on, then off again during the bulb check
portion of the test to confirm the functionality of the
LED and the cluster control circuitry.
The PCM continually monitors the electrical sys-
tem voltage to control the generator output. The
PCM then sends the proper system voltage messages
to the instrument cluster. If the instrument cluster
turns on the indicator after the bulb test, it may
indicate that the charging system requires service.
For further diagnosis of the charging 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 charging system, the PCI
data bus, or the electronic message inputs to the
instrument cluster that control the charging indica-
tor, a DRBIIItscan tool is required. Refer to the
appropriate diagnostic information.
COOLANT LOW INDICATOR
DESCRIPTION
A coolant low indicator is only found in the instru-
ment clusters of vehicles equipped with an optional
diesel engine. The coolant low indicator is located
KJINSTRUMENT CLUSTER 8J - 15
BRAKE/PARK BRAKE INDICATOR (Continued)
The BCM continually monitors the door ajar
switches that are integral to each door latch to deter-
mine the status of the doors. The BCM then sends
the proper door ajar lamp-on and lamp-off messages
to the instrument cluster. For further diagnosis of
the door ajar indicator or the instrument cluster cir-
cuitry that controls the indicator, (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING). For proper diagnosis of the door
ajar switches and circuits, the BCM, the PCI data
bus, or the electronic message inputs to the instru-
ment cluster that control the door ajar indicator, a
DRBIIItscan tool is required. Refer to the appropri-
ate diagnostic information.
ENGINE TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
DESCRIPTION
An engine coolant temperature gauge is standard
equipment on all instrument clusters. The engine
coolant temperature gauge is located in the right
lower corner of the instrument cluster, to the right of
the speedometer. The engine coolant temperature
gauge consists of a movable gauge needle or pointer
controlled by the instrument cluster circuitry and a
fixed 90 degree scale on the cluster overlay that
reads left-to-right from ªCº (or Cold) to ªHº (or Hot)
for all engines. An International Control and Display
Symbol icon for ªEngine Coolant Temperatureº is
located on the cluster overlay, in the center of the
gauge directly above the hub of the gauge needle.
The engine coolant temperature gauge graphics are
dark blue and black against a beige field, except for a
single light blue graduation at the far left (Cold) end
of the gauge scale and a single red graduation at the
far right (Hot) end of the gauge scale, making them
clearly visible within the instrument cluster in day-
light. When illuminated from behind by the panel
lamps dimmer controlled cluster illumination lighting
with the exterior lamps turned On, the blue graphics
appear blue and the red graphics appear red. The
orange gauge needle is internally illuminated. Gauge
illumination is provided by replaceable incandescent
bulb and bulb holder units located on the instrument
cluster electronic circuit board. The engine coolant
temperature gauge is serviced as a unit with the
instrument cluster.
OPERATION
The engine coolant temperature gauge gives an
indication to the vehicle operator of the engine cool-
ant temperature. This gauge is controlled by the
instrument cluster circuit board based upon cluster
programming and electronic messages received bythe cluster from the Powertrain Control Module
(PCM) over the Programmable Communications
Interface (PCI) data bus. The engine coolant temper-
ature gauge is an air core magnetic unit that receives
battery current on the instrument cluster electronic
circuit board through the fused ignition switch out-
put (run-start) circuit whenever the ignition switch is
in the On or Start positions. The cluster is pro-
grammed 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 Temperature Normal Message- Each
time the cluster receives a message from the PCM
indicating the engine coolant temperature is within
the normal operating range [up to about 124É C (255É
F) for gasoline engines, or about 110É C (230É F) for
diesel engines], the gauge needle is moved to the rel-
ative temperature position of the gauge scale.
²Engine Temperature High Message- Each
time the cluster receives a message from the PCM
indicating the engine coolant temperature is high
[above about 127É C (260É F) for gasoline engines, or
112É C (233É F) for diesel engines], the gauge needle
is moved into the center of the red warning zone on
the gauge scale.
²Engine Temperature Critical Message-
Each time the cluster receives a message from the
PCM indicating the engine coolant temperature is
critical [above about 132É C (269É F) for gasoline
engines, or 115É C (239É F) for diesel engines], the
gauge needle is moved to the high end of the red
warning zone on the gauge scale.
²Actuator Test- Each time the cluster is put
through the actuator test, the gauge needle will be
swept to the gauge calibration points on the gauge
scale in sequence in order to confirm the functional-
ity of the gauge and the cluster control circuitry.
The PCM continually monitors the engine coolant
temperature sensor to determine the engine operat-
ing temperature. The PCM then sends the proper
engine coolant temperature messages to the instru-
ment cluster. For further diagnosis of the engine cool-
ant temperature gauge or the instrument cluster
circuitry that controls the gauge, (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING). If the instrument cluster moves the
engine coolant temperature gauge needle to indicate
a high or critical engine temperature, it may indicate
that the engine or the engine cooling system requires
service. For proper diagnosis of the engine coolant
temperature sensor, the PCM, the PCI data bus, or
the electronic message inputs to the instrument clus-
ter that control the engine coolant temperature
8J - 18 INSTRUMENT CLUSTERKJ
DOOR AJAR INDICATOR (Continued)
three consecutive messages from the PCM indicating
that the engine oil pressure is about 4 kPa or lower
(about 0.6 psi or lower), the low oil pressure indicator
is illuminated. The indicator remains illuminated
until the cluster receives a single message from the
PCM indicating that the engine oil pressure is about
76 kPa or higher (about 11 psi or higher), or until the
ignition switch is turned to the Off position, which-
ever occurs first. Once the cluster monitors and
engine speed of greater than 450 rpm, the cluster
logic will ignore engine speed in determining low oil
pressure indicator operation for the remainder of the
current ignition cycle.
²Actuator Test- Each time the cluster is put
through the actuator test, the low oil pressure indi-
cator will be turned on, then off again during the
bulb check portion of the test to confirm the function-
ality of the LED and the cluster control circuitry.
The PCM continually monitors the engine oil pres-
sure sensor to determine the engine oil pressure. The
PCM then sends the proper engine oil pressure mes-
sages to the instrument cluster. For further diagnosis
of the low oil pressure indicator or the instrument
cluster circuitry that controls the LED, (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - DIAGNO-
SIS AND TESTING). If the instrument cluster turns
on the indicator after the bulb test, it may indicate
that the engine or the engine oiling system requires
service. For proper diagnosis of the engine oil pres-
sure sensor, the PCM, the PCI data bus, or the elec-
tronic message inputs to the instrument cluster that
control the low oil pressure indicator, a DRBIIItscan
tool is required. Refer to the appropriate diagnostic
information.
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP (MIL)
DESCRIPTION
A Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is standard
equipment on all instrument clusters. The MIL is
located above the coolant temperature gauge and to
the right of the speedometer in the instrument clus-
ter. The MIL consists of a stencil-like cutout of the
International Control and Display Symbol icon for
ªEngineº in the opaque layer of the instrument clus-
ter overlay. The dark outer layer of the overlay pre-
vents the indicator from being clearly visible when it
is not illuminated. An amber Light Emitting Diode
(LED) behind the cutout in the opaque layer of the
overlay causes the icon to appear in amber through
the translucent outer layer of the overlay when it is
illuminated from behind by the LED, which is sol-
dered onto the instrument cluster electronic circuitboard. The MIL is serviced as a unit with the instru-
ment cluster.
OPERATION
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) gives an
indication to the vehicle operator when the Power-
train Control Module (PCM) has recorded a Diagnos-
tic Trouble Code (DTC) for an On-Board Diagnostics
II (OBDII) emissions-related circuit or component
malfunction. 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 PCM over the
Programmable Communications Interface (PCI) data
bus. The MIL Light Emitting Diode (LED) is com-
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 LED 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 MIL for the following reasons:
²Bulb Test- Each time the ignition switch is
turned to the On position the MIL is illuminated for
about seven seconds as a bulb test.
²PCM Lamp-On Message- Each time the clus-
ter receives a malfunction indicator lamp-on message
from the PCM, the indicator will be illuminated. The
indicator can be flashed on and off, or illuminated
solid, as dictated by the PCM message. For some
DTC's, if a problem does not recur, the PCM will
send a lamp-off message automatically. Other DTC's
may require that a fault be repaired and the PCM be
reset before a 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 malfunction indicator lamp-on or lamp-off mes-
sage from the PCM for twenty consecutive seconds,
the MIL is illuminated by the instrument cluster.
The indicator remains controlled and illuminated by
the cluster until a valid malfunction indicator
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,
then off again during the bulb check portion of the
test to confirm the functionality of the LED 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-
8J - 24 INSTRUMENT CLUSTERKJ
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (Continued)
indicator will be illuminated for the following rea-
sons:
²VTSS Indication- During the sixteen second
VTA pre-arming function, the BCM will flash the
security indicator on and off repeatedly at a steady,
fast rate to indicate that the VTA is in the process of
arming. Following successful VTA arming, the BCM
flashes the security indicator on and off continuously
at a slower rate to indicate that the VTA is armed.
The security indicator continues flashing at the
slower rate until the VTA is disarmed.
The BCM provides a hard wired ground input to
the instrument cluster circuitry through the VTSS
indicator driver circuit whenever the ignition switch
is in the Off position and the VTA is arming, armed,
or triggered. The VTSS indicator driver circuit
between the BCM and the instrument cluster can be
diagnosed using conventional diagnostic tools and
methods. However, for proper diagnosis of the VTA
and the BCM, or the hard wired inputs to the instru-
ment cluster that control the security indicator, a
DRBIIItscan tool is required. Refer to the appropri-
ate diagnostic information.
SHIFT INDICATOR (TRANSFER
CASE)
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - PART TIME INDICATOR
A part time indicator is standard equipment on all
instrument clusters. The part time indicator is
located near the lower edge of the tachometer dial
face in the instrument cluster. The part time indica-
tor consists of a stencil-like cutout of the words
ªPART TIMEº 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. An amber Light Emitting
Diode (LED) behind the cutout in the opaque layer of
the overlay causes the ªPART TIMEº text to appear
in amber through the translucent outer layer of the
overlay when it is illuminated from behind by the
LED, which is soldered onto the instrument cluster
electronic circuit board. When the exterior lighting is
turned On, the illumination intensity of the part
time indicator is dimmable, which is adjusted using
the panel lamps dimmer control ring on the left con-
trol stalk of the multi-function switch. The part time
indicator is serviced as a unit with the instrument
cluster.
DESCRIPTION - FULL TIME INDICATOR
A full time indicator is standard equipment on all
instrument clusters, but is only functional on vehi-
cles equipped with the optional Selec-Trac four-wheel
drive system. The full time indicator is located near
the lower edge of the tachometer dial face in the
instrument cluster. The full time indicator consists of
a stencil-like cutout of the words ªFULL TIMEº 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. A green Light Emitting Diode (LED) behind
the cutout in the opaque layer of the cluster overlay
causes the ªFULL TIMEº text to appear in green
through the translucent outer layer of the overlay
when it is illuminated from behind by the LED,
which is soldered onto the instrument cluster elec-
tronic circuit board. When the exterior lighting is
turned On, the illumination intensity of the full time
indicator is dimmable, which is adjusted using the
panel lamps dimmer control ring on the left control
stalk of the multi-function switch. The full time indi-
cator is serviced as a unit with the instrument clus-
ter.
DESCRIPTION - FOUR LOW MODE INDICATOR
A four low mode indicator is standard equipment
on all instrument clusters. The four low mode indica-
tor is located above the coolant temperature gauge
and to the right of the speedometer in the instru-
ment cluster. The four low mode indicator consists of
a stencil-like cutout of the words ª4 LO MODEº 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. An amber Light Emitting Diode (LED) behind
the cutout in the opaque layer of the overlay causes
the ª4 LO MODEº text to appear in amber through
the translucent outer layer of the overlay when it is
illuminated from behind by the LED, which is sol-
dered onto the instrument cluster electronic circuit
board. The four low mode indicator is serviced as a
unit with the instrument cluster.
OPERATION
OPERATION - PART TIME INDICATOR
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 equipped with the standard Command-Trac
four-wheel drive system, the part time indicator
lights when the transfer case is engaged in the 4H or
4L positions. On vehicles equipped with the optional
Selec-Trac four-wheel drive system, the part time
KJINSTRUMENT CLUSTER 8J - 29
SECURITY INDICATOR (Continued)
ity of the headlamp and dash wire harness connector
for the washer fluid level switch and a good ground.
There should be continuity. If OK, go to Step 2. If not
OK, repair the open ground circuit to ground (G111)
as required.
(2) Remove the instrument cluster from the instru-
ment panel. Check for continuity between the washer
fluid sense circuit cavities of the headlamp and dash
wire harness connector for the washer fluid level
switch and the instrument panel wire harness con-
nector (Connector C2) for the instrument cluster. If
OK, replace the faulty washer fluid level switch. If
not OK, repair the open washer fluid switch sense
circuit between the washer fluid level switch and the
instrument cluster as required.
INDICATOR STAYS ILLUMINATED WITH WASHER
RESERVOIR FULL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. Disconnect the headlamp and dash wire har-
ness connector for the washer fluid level switch from
the washer fluid level switch connector receptacle.
Check for continuity between the ground circuit ter-
minal and the washer fluid sense terminal in the
washer fluid level switch connector receptacle. There
should be no continuity. If OK, go to Step 2. If not
OK, replace the faulty washer fluid level switch.
(2) Remove the instrument cluster from the instru-
ment panel. Check for continuity between the washer
fluid sense circuit cavity of the headlamp and dash
wire harness connector for the washer fluid level
switch and a good ground. There should be no conti-
nuity. If not OK, repair the shorted washer fluid
switch sense circuit between the washer fluid level
switch and the instrument cluster as required.
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 above the coolant temperature gauge and to
the right of the speedometer in the instrument clus-
ter. The water-in-fuel indicator consists of a stencil-
like cutout of the International Control and Display
Symbol icon for ªWater In Fuelº 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. A red Light
Emitting Diode (LED) behind the cutout in the
opaque layer of the overlay causes the icon to appear
in red through the translucent outer layer of the
overlay when the indicator is illuminated from
behind by the LED, which is soldered onto the
instrument cluster electronic circuit board. Thewater-in-fuel indicator is serviced as a unit with the
instrument cluster.
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 electronic 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
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 to
operate when the instrument cluster receives a bat-
tery current input on the fused ignition switch out-
put (run-start) circuit. Therefore, the LED 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 Lamp-On Message- Each time
the cluster receives a water-in-fuel 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 indicator remains illuminated
until the cluster receives a water-in-fuel 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 water-in-fuel indicator
will be turned on, then off again during the bulb
check portion of the test to confirm the functionality
of the LED and the cluster control 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 lamp-on and lamp-off messages to the
instrument cluster. For further diagnosis of the
water-in-fuel indicator or the instrument cluster cir-
cuitry that controls the indicator, (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - DIAGNOSIS
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 cluster
that control the water-in-fuel indicator, a DRBIIIt
scan tool is required. Refer to the appropriate diag-
nostic information.
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WASHER FLUID INDICATOR (Continued)
8W-02 COMPONENT INDEX
Component Page
A/C Compressor Clutch Relay........... 8Wa-42
A/C Compressor Clutch................ 8Wa-42
A/C-Heater Control................... 8Wa-42
A/C High Pressure Switch.............. 8Wa-42
A/C Low Pressure Switch............... 8Wa-42
A/C Pressure Transducer............... 8Wa-42
Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor........ 8Wa-30
Airbag Control Module................. 8Wa-43
Ambient Temperature Sensor............ 8Wa-45
Antenna Module...................... 8Wa-47
Antenna............................ 8Wa-47
Ash Receiver Lamp................... 8Wa-44
Auto Shut Down Relay................. 8Wa-30
Back-Up Lamp Switch................. 8Wa-31
Battery Temperature Sensor......... 8Wa-20, 30
Battery............................. 8Wa-20
Blend Door Actuator................... 8Wa-42
Blower Motor Relay................... 8Wa-42
Blower Motor Resistor Block............ 8Wa-42
Blower Motor........................ 8Wa-42
Body Control Module.................. 8Wa-45
Boost Pressure Sensor................. 8Wa-30
Brake Lamp Switch................... 8Wa-33
Brake Pressure Switch................. 8Wa-35
Cabin Heater Relay................... 8Wa-42
Cabin Heater........................ 8Wa-42
Camshaft Position Sensor.............. 8Wa-30
Capacitor........................... 8Wa-30
Cargo Lamp......................... 8Wa-44
CD Changer......................... 8Wa-47
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp........ 8Wa-51
Cigar Lighter........................ 8Wa-41
Circuit Breakers...................... 8Wa-12
Clockspring................. 8Wa-33, 41, 43, 47
Clutch Interlock Switch................ 8Wa-21
Clutch Switch Override Relay........... 8Wa-21
Coil On Plugs........................ 8Wa-30
Coil Rail............................ 8Wa-30
Compass Mini-Trip Computer........... 8Wa-49
Controller Antilock Brake.............. 8Wa-35
Courtesy Lamps...................... 8Wa-44
Crankshaft Position Sensor............. 8Wa-30
Curtain Airbags...................... 8Wa-43
Cylinder Lock Switches................ 8Wa-61
Data Link Connector.................. 8Wa-18
Daytime Running Lamp Relay........... 8Wa-50
Defogger Relay....................... 8Wa-48
Diagnostic Junction Port............... 8Wa-18
Dome Lamp......................... 8Wa-44
Door Ajar Switches.................... 8Wa-45
Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switches.......... 8Wa-61
Door Lock Relay...................... 8Wa-61Component Page
Door Lock Switches................... 8Wa-61
Door Speakers....................... 8Wa-47
Driver Airbag Squib 1................. 8Wa-43
Driver Airbag Squib 2................. 8Wa-43
Driver Door Unlock Relay.............. 8Wa-61
Driver Seat Belt Switch................ 8Wa-40
Driver Seat Belt Tensioner.............. 8Wa-43
EGR Solenoid........................ 8Wa-30
Electric Brake Provision................ 8Wa-54
Engine Control Module................ 8Wa-30
Engine Coolant Level Sensor............ 8Wa-40
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor...... 8Wa-30
Engine Oil Pressure Sensor............. 8Wa-30
EVAP/Purge Solenoid.................. 8Wa-30
Flip-Up Glass Release Motor............ 8Wa-61
Flip-Up Glass Release Switch........... 8Wa-61
Fog Lamps.......................... 8Wa-50
Front Fog Lamp Relay................. 8Wa-50
Front Wiper Motor.................... 8Wa-53
Fuel Heater Relay.................... 8Wa-30
Fuel Heater......................... 8Wa-30
Fuel Injectors........................ 8Wa-30
Fuel Pressure Sensor.................. 8Wa-30
Fuel Pressure Solenoid................. 8Wa-30
Fuel Pump Module.................... 8Wa-30
Fuel Pump Relay..................... 8Wa-30
Fuses........................... 8Wa-10, 12
Fusible Link......................... 8Wa-20
Grounds............................ 8Wa-15
Generator........................... 8Wa-20
Glow Plugs.......................... 8Wa-30
Hazard Switch/Combination Flasher...... 8Wa-52
Headlamp Leveling Switch.............. 8Wa-50
Headlamps.......................... 8Wa-50
Heated Seats........................ 8Wa-63
High Beam Relay..................... 8Wa-50
Horns.............................. 8Wa-41
Hood Ajar Switch..................... 8Wa-45
Idle Air Control Motor................. 8Wa-30
Ignition Switch....................... 8Wa-10
Impact Sensors....................... 8Wa-43
Input Speed Sensor................... 8Wa-31
Instrument Cluster................... 8Wa-40
Instrument Panel Speakers............. 8Wa-47
Intake Air Temperature Sensor.......... 8Wa-30
Intrusion Sensor..................... 8Wa-49
Junction Block....................... 8Wa-12
Knock Sensor........................ 8Wa-30
Leak Detection Pump.................. 8Wa-30
Leveling Motors...................... 8Wa-50
License Lamp........................ 8Wa-51
Line Pressure Sensor.................. 8Wa-31
KJ8W-02 COMPONENT INDEX8Wa-02-1