Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Test Routine
The Self Test will perform the following procedure (at 2 second intervals with a short pause between VF messages):
- Chime once.
- Count all digits from 0 to 9 (with decimal on) in approximately 3 seconds.
- Display the last 6 digits of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
- Display Application Code Level (for example FL0002).
- Display EEPROM version (for example EE 02).
- Display Boot Loader version (for example bL 01).
- Display Speedometer Calibration Points.
- Display the Fuel Gauge Calibration Points.
- Display the Temperature Calibration Points: min, normal, mid, temp high, and temp critical.
- Display the Tachometer Calibration Points.
- Illuminate all learned and standard indictors (Telltale and VF indicators) for approximately 5 seconds.
For complete Description, Operation and service of the EMIC, refer to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . For Instrument Cluster diagnostics, refer to the appropriate test in this article.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.