Step  | Action  | Value(s)  | Yes  | No  | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
1  | Did you perform the Instrument Cluster Diagnostic System Check?  | --  | Go to Step 2  | |
2  | 
 Important: If the instrument cluster is completely inoperative. Refer to Instrument Cluster Inoperative . 
 Does the vehicle's tachometer indicate an engine RPM?  | --  | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems  | Go to Step 3  | 
3  | 
 Does the DMM display a voltage greater than the specified value?  | 9.5 V  | Go to Step 7  | Go to Step 4  | 
4  | 
 Does the DMM display continuity?  | --  | Go to Step 5  | Go to Step 9  | 
5  | Test for continuity from the tachometer signal circuit to a good ground. Refer to Testing for Continuity in Wiring Systems. Does the DMM display continuity?  | --  | Go to Step 10  | Go to Step 6  | 
6  | Test the instrument cluster harness connector for a poor connection to the instrument cluster. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and repair the condition?  | --  | Go to Step 16  | Go to Step 15  | 
7  | 
 Does the DMM display continuity?  | --  | Go to Step 8  | Go to Step 11  | 
8  | Test the continuity of the tachometer signal circuit from the PCM/VCM harness connector to a good ground using a DMM. Refer to Testing for Continuity in Wiring Systems. Does the DMM display continuity?  | --  | Go to Step 12  | Go to Step 13  | 
9  | Repair the open tachometer signal circuit from the instrument cluster to connector C100. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair?  | --  | Go to Step 16  | --  | 
10  | Repair the short to ground in the tachometer signal circuit from the instrument cluster to connector C100. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair?  | --  | Go to Step 16  | --  | 
11  | Repair the open in the tachometer signal circuit from the PCM/VCM to connector C100. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair?  | --  | Go to Step 16  | --  | 
12  | Repair the short to ground in the tachometer signal circuit from the PCM/VCM to connector C100. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair?  | --  | Go to Step 16  | --  | 
13  | 
 Did you find and correct the condition?  | --  | Go to Step 16  | Go to Step 14  | 
14  | 
 Important: Program the replacement PCM/VCM. Refer to VCM Replacement/Programming in Engine Controls - 4.3L or Powertrain Control Module Replacement in Engine Controls - 4.8L, 5.3L and 6.0L. Replace the PCM/VCM. Did you complete the replacement?  | --  | Go to Step 16  | --  | 
15  | Replace the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement . Did you complete the replacement?  | --  | Go to Step 16  | --  | 
16  | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you find and correct the condition?  | --  | System OK  | Go to Step 3  |