Information and Message Center — Pinpoint Tests (Focus 1)

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PINPOINT TEST A: INSPECTION LAMP NOT WORKING - OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE

STATES

DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS

A1: CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE INDICATOR LAMP

1Enter the Information and Message Center Self-Diagnostic Mode, Test Number One: Enable Segments.

• Does the outside air temperature indicator light come on?

Yes

Go to A2 Proceed to PINPOINT TEST A

No

INSTALL a new information and message center. For more information, see the Message Center section in this section. CHECK that the system is working correctly.

A2: CHECK INPUT SIGNAL FROM OUTDOOR AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR

1Enter the Information and Message Center Self-Diagnostic Mode, Test Number Six, Air Temperature Input Sensor Status.

• Does the outside air temperature sensor display the value in°C?

Yes

INSTALL a new information and message center. For more information, see the Message Center section in this section..

No

Go to A3 Proceed to PINPOINT TEST A

A3: CHECK ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT 9-GE38 (BROWN/YELLOW) FOR OPEN

1Disconnect Information and Message Center - C467.

2Disconnect the Outside Air Temperature Sensor - C974.

2Disconnect the Outside Air Temperature Sensor - C974.

3Using a digital multimeter, measure the resistance between pin 10 C467 of the information and message center, circuit 9-GE38 (brown/yellow) harness side, and pin 2 C974 of the outside air temperature sensor, harness side.

• Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?

Yes

Go to A4 Proceed to PINPOINT TEST A

No

REPAIR electrical circuit 9-GE38 (brown/yellow). CHECK for proper system operation.

A4: CHECK ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT 8-GE38 (WHITE/BLACK) FOR OPEN

A4: CHECK ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT 8-GE38 (WHITE/BLACK) FOR OPEN

1Using a digital multimeter, measure the resistance between pin 11 C467 of the information and message center, circuit 8-GE38 (white/black) harness side, and pin 1 C974 of the outside air temperature sensor, harness side.

• Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?

Yes

INSTALL a new outside air temperature sensor. CHECK the system for proper operation.

No

REPAIR electrical circuit 8-GE38 (white/black). CHECK for proper system operation.



PINPOINT TEST B: WARNING LAMP CONSTANTLY ON - OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE



STATES

DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS

B1: CHECK INPUT SIGNAL FROM OUTDOOR AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR

1Before performing this check, make sure the outside temperature is above 5°C.

2Enter the Information and Message Center Self-Diagnostic Mode, Test Number Six, Segment On.

• Does the outside air temperature sensor show values above 5°C?

Yes

INSTALL a new information and message center. For more information, see the Message Center section in this section. CHECK that the system is working properly.

No

INSTALL a new outside air temperature sensor.



PINPOINT TEST C: WARNING LAMP NOT WORKING - WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID LEVEL LAMP

STATES

DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS

C1: CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID LEVEL INDICATOR LAMP

1Enter the Information and Message Center Self-Diagnostic Mode, Test Number One, Enable Segments.

• Does the windshield washer fluid level indicator light come on?

Yes

Go to C2 Proceed to PINPOINT TEST C

No

INSTALL a new information and message center. For more information, see the Message Center section in this section. CHECK that the system is working properly.

C2: CHECK ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT 91S-GC8 (BLACK/ORANGE) FOR OPEN

1Disconnect Information and Message Center - C467.

2Disconnect the Windscreen Washer Fluid Level Switch - C813.

2Disconnect the Windscreen Washer Fluid Level Switch - C813.

3Using a digital multimeter, measure the resistance between pin 1 C467 of the information and message center, circuit 91S-GC8 (Black/Orange) harness side, and pin 1 C813 of the washer fluid level switch, harness side.

• Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?

Yes

Go to C3 Proceed to PINPOINT TEST C

No

REPAIR electrical circuit 91S-GC8 (black/orange). CHECK for proper system operation.

C3: CHECK ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT 91-GC8 (BLACK/ORANGE) FOR OPEN

C3: CHECK ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT 91-GC8 (BLACK/ORANGE) FOR OPEN

1Using a digital multimeter, measure the resistance between pin 2 C813 of the windshield washer fluid level switch, circuit 91-GC8 (Black/Orange) harness side and ground.

• Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?

Yes

INSTALL a new windshield washer fluid level switch. CHECK the system for proper operation.

No

REPAIR electrical circuit 91-GC8 (black/orange). CHECK for proper system operation.



PINPOINT TEST D: WARNING LAMP CONSTANTLY ON - WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID LEVEL WARNING LAMP



STATES

DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS

D1: CHECK INPUT SIGNAL FROM WINDSHIELD WASHER TANK LOW FLUID SWITCH

1Make sure the windshield washer reservoir is filled with water.

2Disconnect Information and Message Center - C467.

3Disconnect the Windscreen Washer Fluid Level Switch - C813.

3Disconnect the Windscreen Washer Fluid Level Switch - C813.

4Using a digital multimeter, measure the resistance between pin 1 C467 of the information and message center, circuit 91S-GC8 (Black/Orange), harness side and pin 1 C813 of the washer fluid level switch, harness side.

• Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?

Yes

INSTALL a new windshield washer fluid level switch. CHECK the system for proper operation.

No

REPAIR electrical circuit 91S-GC8 (black/orange). CHECK for proper system operation.



PINPOINT TEST E: MEDIUM SPEED FUNCTION DOES NOT WORK

STATES

DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS

E1: CHECK ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT 8-GE21 (WHITE) FOR OPEN

1Disconnect Information and Message Center - C467.

2Disconnect Powertrain Control Module (PCM) - C415.

2Disconnect Powertrain Control Module (PCM) - C415.

3Using a digital multimeter, measure the resistance between the information and message center C467 pin 4, circuit 8-GE21 (white), harness side and the powertrain control module (PCM) C415 pin 28 (gasoline) / pin 94 (diesel), circuit 8-RE22 (white/green), harness side.

• Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?

Yes

REFER TO FDS 2000.

No

REPAIR circuit 8-GE21 (white) or 8-RE22 (white/green). CHECK system operation for proper operation.



PINPOINT TEST F: INSTANT FUEL CONSUMPTION FUNCTION DOES NOT WORK



STATES

DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS

F1: CHECK ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT 8-GH9 (WHITE/BLUE) FOR OPEN

1Disconnect Information and Message Center - C467.

2Disconnect Powertrain Control Module (PCM) - C415.

2Disconnect Powertrain Control Module (PCM) - C415.

3Using a digital multimeter, measure the resistance between the information and message center C467 pin 14, circuit 8-GH9 (WH/BL), harness side and the powertrain control module (PCM) C415 pin 43 (gasoline) / pin 95 (diesel), circuit 8-GH9 (WH/BL), harness side.

• Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?

Yes

REFER TO FDS 2000.

No

REPAIR electrical circuit 8-GH9 (white/blue). CHECK for proper system operation.



PINPOINT TEST G: THE REMAINING DISTANCE TO REFUELING FUNCTION DOES NOT WORK

STATES

DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS

G1: CHECK ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT 7-GE6 (YELLOW) FOR OPEN

1Disconnect Information and Message Center - C467.

2Disconnect the Instrument Cluster - C809.

2Disconnect the Instrument Cluster - C809.

3Using a digital multimeter, measure the resistance between pin 24 C467 of the information and message center, circuit 7-GE6 (yellow), harness side, and pin 12 C809 of the instrument cluster, circuit 7-GE6 (yellow), harness side.

• Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?

Yes

For additional information, see Section 413-01.

No

REPAIR electrical circuit 7-GE6 (yellow). CHECK correct system operation.







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