Step  | Action  | Yes  | No  | 
|---|---|---|---|
1  | Did you review the Instrument Cluster Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections?  | Go to Step 2  | |
2  | Verify that the engine coolant temperature (ECT) gage is inoperative. Does the ECT gage operate normally?  | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems  | Go to Step 3  | 
3  | 
 Does the ECT gage indicate the appropriate readings within the specified values?  | Go to Step 4  | Go to Step 5  | 
4  | Replace the ECT sending unit. Did you complete the repair?  | Go to Step 10  | --  | 
5  | Test for a short to ground condition from the instrument cluster connector C3, cavity 4 and the ECT sending unit cavity 2. Does a short to ground condition exist?  | Go to Step 6  | Go to Step 7  | 
6  | Repair the open in the YEL/WHT wire between the instrument panel cluster assembly and the ECT sending unit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair?  | Go to Step 10  | --  | 
7  | Inspect for damage or loose connections in the instrument panel cluster printed circuit. Does damage or loose connections exist?  | Go to Step 8  | Go to Step 9  | 
8  | Replace the instrument panel cluster printed circuit. Refer to Printed Instrument Cluster Circuit Replacement . Did you complete the repair?  | Go to Step 10  | --  | 
9  | Replace the ECT gage. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement . Did you complete the repair?  | Go to Step 10  | --  | 
10  | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition?  | System OK  | Go to Step 3  |