Chrysler Sebring 2004 Service Manual page 2918

Symptom:
*ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE INOPERATIVE OR
INACCURATE
DTC PRESENT
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE BUS MESSAGE
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
TEST
1 Using the DRBIII read EMIC, PCM, and BCM DTC's.
Are there any DTC's present?
Yes → Refer to DRIVEABILITY information for the related symptom(s).
→ Go To 2
No
2 Perform the Instrument Cluster Self Test.
Turn the ignition off.
Press and hold the Trip Reset button.
Turn the ignition to the Unlock position.
Observe the Engine Coolant Temperature gauge during the Self Test.
The gauge will position the indicator needle at the following calibration points:
C, H, 1/2, C
Did the Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge position the needle correctly?
Yes → Go To 3
→ Replace the Instrument Cluster in accordance with the Service
No
3 Turn the ignition on.
With the DRBIII , read the Engine Coolant Temperature in the PCM, EMIC and the
BCM.
Does either the EMIC or BCM display a different Engine Coolant Temperature than
the PCM?
Yes → Refer to symptom list for problems related to inaccurate Engine
→ Replace the Instrument Cluster in accordance with the Service
No
POSSIBLE CAUSES
ACTION
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
Information.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
Coolant Temperature reading and communications.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
Information.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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APPLICABILITY
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