Test 3A - EVIC Panel Warning Messages

1984 Plymouth Horizon Base, 1.6 ASECTION Test 3A - EVIC Panel Warning Messages
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1994 Chrysler LeBaron. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Always repair an inoperative speedometer before diagnosing an EVIC panel message. If electronic instrument cluster has an inoperative speedometer, go to TEST 34A  . If instrument cluster is mechanical, see INSTRUMENT PANEL article in ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT section.
  2. If more than one message is displayed, repair faults in order shown in EVIC PANEL WARNING MESSAGES table.
EVIC PANEL WARNING MESSAGES

Message Perform Test
BRAKE LAMP OUT 4A 
CHECK TRANS (1)
COOLANT LEVEL LOW 9A 
ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW (3.0L Engine Only) 10A 
ENGINE TEMP HIGH 11A 
ENGINE TEMP CRITICAL 11A 
EXTERIOR LAMPS ON 12A 
FASTEN SEAT BELT 13A 
HEADLAMP OUT 14A 
KEYS IN IGNITION 15A 
LOW BRAKE FLUID 16A 
PARK BRAKE ENGAGED 18A 
TAIL LAMP OUT 19A 
TRUNK AJAR 22A 
WASHER FLUID LOW 23A 
TURN SIGNAL ON 24A 
DRIVER'S DOOR AJAR (Never Comes On) 65A 
DRIVER'S DOOR AJAR (Always On) 65B 
PASSENGER'S DOOR AJAR (Never Comes On) 66A 
PASSENGER'S DOOR AJAR (Always On) 66B 
LOW FUEL LEVEL 67A 
LOW OIL PRESSURE (3.0L Engine Only) 68A 
SERVICE REMINDER (2)
VOLTAGE IMPROPER (3)
(1) Check transmission operation and repair or replace components as needed.
(2) Perform appropriate maintenance, then press the SET button on the EVIC panel when the SERVICE REMINDER message is flashing.
(3) See ALTERNATOR & REGULATOR article in the ELECTRICAL section.
RENDER: 1.0x

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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.
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