Steering Column Switch

Special Tools:

1. Verify the customer's concern by operating the steering column switch to duplicate the condition.

Visual Inspection Chart:

2. Inspect to determine if one of the above apply.
3. If inspection reveals obvious concern(s) that can be readily identified, repair as required.
4. If the concern remains after the inspection, connect New Generation Star (NGS) Tester to the Data Link Connector (DLC) located beneath the instrument panel to carry out DATA LINK DIAGNOSTIC TEST. For additional information, refer to Module Communications Network. If the New Generation Star (NGS) Tester responds with NO RESPONSE/NOT EQUIPPED for Instrument Cluster Module (ICM), refer to Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators. If the DATA LINK DIAGNOSTIC TEST is passed for the ICM, retrieve continuous Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and execute Self Test Diagnostics for the ICM. For additional information, refer to Module Communications Network.
5. If the self test is passed and no Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are retrieved, go to Symptom Chart to continue diagnostics.Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures
6. If Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are retrieved, go to the Instrument Cluster Module (ICM) Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index to continue diagnostics.Instrument Cluster Module Active Command Index
7. If the Instrument Cluster Module (ICM) cannot be accessed by the New Generation Star (NGS) Tester, refer to Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.