System Tests: Notes

2001 Chevrolet Corvette Base, 2D Convertible, StandardSECTION Notes
SYMPTOM INDEX

System/Symptom Go To Test
Audible Warnings
Chime Always On A 
Chime Inoperative B 
Driver's Information Center (DIC)
Driver's Information Center Inoperative C 
Driver's Information Center Switches Inoperative D 
Gauges
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge Inaccurate Or Inoperative E 
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge Inaccurate Or Inoperative F 
Engine Oil Temperature Gauge Inaccurate Or Inoperative G 
Fuel Gauge Inaccurate Or Inoperative H 
Speedometer Or Odometer Inaccurate Or Inoperative J 
Tachometer Inaccurate Or Inoperative K 
Tire Pressure Gauge Inoperative L 
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge Inaccurate Or Inoperative M 
Volt Gauge Inaccurate Or Inoperative N 
Head-Up Display (HUD)
Head-Up Display Image Adjustment Inoperative O 
Head-Up Display Inoperative P 
Head-Up Display Intensity Does Not Vary Q 
Head-Up Display Hazard Indicators Inoperative R 
Indicators/DIC Messages
1-4 Shift Indicator Inoperative (1)
ABS Indicator Always On (2)
ABS Indicator Inoperative (2)
Air Bag Indicator Circuit Malfunction (3)
Brake Warning Indicator Always On (2)
Brake Warning Indicator Inoperative (2)
Change Oil Indicator Always On S 
Change Oil Indicator Inoperative T 
CHANGE OIL NOW Message Malfunction S 
CHANGE OIL SOON Message Malfunction T 
Charge Indicator Always On (4)
Charge Indicator Inoperative (4)
Check Gauges Indicator Inoperative U 
Door Ajar Indicator Inoperative V 
Engine Oil Temperature Indicator Always On W 
Foglight Indicator Inoperative X 
High Beam Indicator Inoperative Y 
Low Engine Oil Level Indicator Always On Z 
LOW FUEL Message Malfunction H 
LOW OIL PRESSURE Message Malfunction F 
LOW WASHER FLUID Message Always On (5)
LOW WASHER FLUID Message Inoperative (5)
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) Always On (6)
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) Inoperative (6)
MPH (Km/h) Indicator Inoperative AA 
Rear Hatch/Gate Ajar Indicator Always On (7)
Rear Hatch/Gate Ajar Indicator Inoperative (7)
RESERVE FUEL Message Malfunction H 
Seat Belt Indicator Inoperative AB 
Security Indicator Always On Or Flashing (8)
Security Indicator Inoperative (8)
SERVICE COLUMN LOCK Message Always On (9)
SERVICE COLUMN LOCK Message Inoperative (9)
Tonneau Cover Indicator Always On (7)
Tonneau Cover Indicator Inoperative (7)
Traction Control And Active Handling Indicator Always On (2)
Traction Control And Active Handling Indicator Inoperative (2)
Turn Signal Indicators And/Or Lights Inoperative AC 
(1) See appropriate ELECTRONIC CONTROLS article in MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS.
(2) See appropriate ANTI-LOCK/TCS article in BRAKES.
(3) See appropriate DIAGNOSIS & TESTING article in lemon-25(R) AIR BAG SERVICE & REPAIR MANUAL, DOMESTIC & IMPORTED MODELS.
(4) See appropriate GENERATORS & REGULATORS article in STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEMS.
(5) See SYSTEM TESTS in WIPER/WASHER SYSTEMS - CORVETTE article.
(6) See SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - CORVETTE article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE.
(7) See SYSTEM TESTS in POWER HATCH & FUEL DOOR RELEASE - CORVETTE article.
(8) See SYSTEM TESTS in ANTI-THEFT SYSTEMS - CORVETTE article.
(9) See STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES - CORVETTE article.
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