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 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.
- 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.
- 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) | ||||||
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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.