Test O: Odometer Trip/Reset Switch Inoperative

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Test O: Odometer Trip/Reset Switch Inoperative
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  1. Perform instrument panel cluster system diagnostic system check. See INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECKΒ  under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. If instrument panel cluster system diagnostic system check has been performed, go to next step.
  2. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Press odometer trip/reset switch. If odometer toggles between trip and season, check for intermittent problem. See DIAGNOSING INTERMITTENTSΒ  . Repair or replace as necessary. After repair, go to step Β 4 . If odometer does not toggle between trip and season, go to next step.
  3. Replace IPC. See INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC)Β  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION and go to next step.
  4. Check odometer trip/reset switch operation. If switch operates normally, repair is complete. If problem still exists, return to step Β 2 .
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