Gauge Control Module Input Test

NOTE:

Before testing, do the gauge control module self-diagnostic function , and make sure the B-CAN communication lines are OK.
If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow the instructions in B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A - Refer to: Body Electrical Troubleshooting - B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode B - Control Unit Not Communicating or Body Electrical Troubleshooting - B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A - Initial Communication and DTC Checks or Body Electrical Troubleshooting - B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode 1 and Test Mode 2 (without the HDS) .
Before testing, make sure the No. A26 and No. D1 fuses are OK.

1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

2. Disconnect the gauge control module connector A (32P).

Gauge Control Module Connector A (32P) (female terminals)

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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 4.

With the connector still disconnected, 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 5.

Cavity	Wire	Test condition	Test: Desired result	Possible cause if desired resultis not obtained
A15	RED	Combination light switch ON	Connect to ground with a jumper wire:The dashlights should come on full bright.	Faulty LEDs An open or high resistance in the wire
A16	BLU	Combination light switch ON	Connect to ground with a jumper wire:The dashlights should come on full bright.	Blown bulbs An open or high resistance in the wire
A6	YEL	Parking brake pedal pressed	Check for continuity to ground:There should be continuity.	Faulty parking brake switch An open or high resistance in the wire
A6	YEL	Parking brake pedal released	Check for continuity to ground:There should be no continuity.	Faulty parking brake switch A short to ground in the wire

Reconnect the connector, 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, replace the gauge control module .

Cavity	Wire	Test condition	Test: Desired result	Possible cause if desired resultis not obtained
A1	WHT	Under all conditions	Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.	Blown No. A26 fuse An open or high resistance in the wire
A17	GRN	Vehicle ON mode	Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.	Blown No. D1 fuse An open or high resistance in the wire
A4	BLK	In all power modes	Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.	Poor ground (G401) An open or high resistance in the ground wire
A32	BRN	In all power modes	Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.	Poor ground (G401) An open or high resistance in the ground wire
A11	PNK	Vehicle ON mode, brake fluid is at full level in the reservoir	Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.	Faulty brake fluid level switch A short to ground in the wire
A11	PNK	Vehicle ON mode, brake fluid is at lower level in the reservoir	Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.	Faulty brake fluid level switch Poor ground (G301) or an open in the ground wire An open or high resistance in the wire
A28	BLU	Vehicle ON mode, dashlights brightness control ILLUMI (-) button pushed	Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.	Faulty dashlights brightness control switch Poor ground (G402) or an open in the ground wire An open or high resistance in the wire
A28	BLU	Vehicle ON mode, dashlights brightness control ILLUMI (-) button released	Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.	Faulty dashlights brightness control switch A short to ground in the wire
A3	GRN	Vehicle ON mode, dashlights brightness control ILLUMI (+) button pushed	Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.	Faulty dashlights brightness control switch Poor ground (G402) or an open in the ground wire An open or high resistance in the wire
A3	GRN	Vehicle ON mode, dashlights brightness control ILLUMI (+) button released	Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.	Faulty dashlights brightness control switch A short to ground in the wire
A8	BLU	Vehicle ON mode, ECON switch ON	Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V	Faulty ECON switch Poor ground (G401) or an open in the ground wire An open or high resistance in the wire
A8	BLU	Vehicle ON mode, ECON switch OFF	Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.	Faulty ECON switch A short to ground in the wire

Cavity	Wire	Test condition	Test: Desired result	Possible cause if desired resultis not obtained
A27	GRY	Vehicle ON mode, washer fluid is half or more in the washer reservoir	Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.	Faulty washer fluid level switch A short to ground in the wire
A27	GRY	Vehicle ON mode, washer fluid is empty in the washer reservoir	Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.	Faulty washer fluid level switch Poor ground (G201) or an open in the ground wire An open or high resistance in the wire