Control Unit Input Test

MICU 

1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
2. Remove the left kick panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS ).
3. Disconnect the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connectors E, H, P, and Q.
   NOTE: All connectors are wire side of female terminals.
   Fig 1: Identifying Driver's Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box Connectors E, H, P And Q

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4. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact.
   • If the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair them as necessary, and recheck the system.
   • If the terminals are OK, go to step 5.
5. Reconnect the connectors, and do the following input tests.
   • If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.
   • If all the input tests prove OK, go to step 6.
   TEST CONDITION AND WIRE REFERENCE CHART
   
   

   Cavity	Wire	Test condition	Test: Desired result	Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
   E9-H9-Q14	BLK	In all ignition switch positions	Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.2 V.	Poor ground (G601) An open or high resistance in the ground wire
   P1	BRN			Poor ground(G502) An open or high resistance in the ground wire
   Q1	YEL	Ignition switch ON (II), driver's seat belt is buckled.	Measure the voltage to ground: There should be at least 5 V.	Faulty driver's seat belt buckle switch A short to ground in the wire
   		Ignition switch ON (II), driver's seat belt is unbuckled.	Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.2 V.	Poor ground (G601) or an open in the ground wire Faulty driver's seat belt buckle switch An open or high resistance in the wire

   Gauge Control Module 

6. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
7. Remove the gauge control module (see GAUGE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT ).
8. Disconnect gauge control module connectors A (20P) and B (28P).
   Fig 2: Disconnecting Gauge Control Module Connectors (20P) And B (28P)

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9. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact.
   • If the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair them as necessary, and recheck the system.
   • If the terminals look OK, go to step 10.
10. Reconnect the connectors to the gauge control module, and do the following input tests.
    • If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.
    • If all the input tests prove OK, go to step 11.
    TEST CONDITION AND WIRE REFERENCE CHART
    
    

    Cavity	Wire	Test condition	Test: Desired result	Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
    A7	BLK	In all ignition switch positions	Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.2 V.	Poor ground (G501) An open or high resistance in the ground wire
    A8	BLK			Poor ground(G501) An open or high resistance in the ground wire
    B1	PNK	Ignition switch ON (II)	Measure the voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage.	Blown No. 21 (10 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box An open or high resistance in the wire
    B2	WHT	Under all conditions	Measure the voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage.	Blown No. 15 (40 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box Blown No. 7 (10 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box An open or high resistance in the wire
    B14	ORN	Ignition switch ON (II), parking brake pedal pressed	Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.2 V.	Faulty parking brake switch An open or high resistance in the wire
    		Ignition switch ON (II), parking brake pedal released	Measure the voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage.	Faulty parking brake switch A short to ground in the wire

11. Do the gauge self-diagnostic procedure (see SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION ).
    • If the beeper sounds and the seat belt reminder light flashes, go to step 12.
    • If the beeper does not sound or the seat belt reminder light does not flash, replace the gauge control module (see GAUGE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT ).
12. Substitute a known-good gauge control module, and recheck the system.

• If the symptom is gone, the gauge control module is faulty; replace it (see GAUGE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT ).
• If the symptom is still present, the MICU is faulty; replace the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box (see DRIVER'S UNDER-DASH FUSE/RELAY BOX (MICU) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).