2007 Liberty KJ Factory Service Manual 8 - ELECTRICAL

*INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INOPERATIVE





For a complete wiring diagram Refer to Section 8W.



Possible Causes
 
(F942) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
 
(F942) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN
 
(Z18) INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN
 
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
 




Diagnostic Test

1. (F942) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND

Turn the ignition off.
Remove and inspect the #13 Fuse in the Junction Block.
If the fuse is open, replace with proper rated fuse.
Turn the ignition on for 1 minute.
Turn the ignition off.
Remove and inspect the #13 Fuse in the Junction Block.

Is the fuse open?

Yes


No

2. (F942) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN



Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Instrument Cluster harness connector.
Turn the ignition on.
Measure the voltage between (F942) Fused Ignition Switch Output circuit and ground.

Is the voltage above 10.5 volts?

Yes


No

3. (Z18) INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN



Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Instrument Cluster harness connector.
Measure the resistance between ground and the (Z18) Instrument Cluster Ground circuit.

Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

Yes


No