Transmission Fluid Temperature Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative. Chevrolet Chevy Suburban

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2001 🢒 Chevy Suburban - 4WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console 🢒 Transmission Fluid Temperature Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative

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Schematic Reference: Instrument Cluster Schematics

Did you perform the Instrument Cluster Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster

Start the engine.
Install a scan tool.
Idle the engine.
With the scan tool observe the Displayed Trans Oil Temp parameter in the IPC data list.

Does the Displayed Trans Oil Temp parameter match the transmission fluid temperature gauge display?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

With the scan tool observe the Monitored Trans Oil Temp parameter in the IPC data list.
Compare the Monitored Trans Oil Temp parameter to the Displayed Trans Oil Temp in the IPC data list

Does the scan tool indicate both parameters are approximately the same?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

With the scan tool observe the Monitored Trans Oil Temp parameter in the IPC data list.

Does the scan tool indicate the parameter is within the specified range?

-40°C to 215°C (-40°F to 419°F)

Go to Step 5

Go to

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Replace the IPC. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 6

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2