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.
Text Message In Driver Information Module (Dim)
HINT: By holding in the trip odometer reset button for 10 seconds the text ID for the relevant text message is displayed in the Driver Information Module (DIM).
- Turn the ignition key to position II.
- Depress the trip odometer reset button.
Hold the button depressed until the relevant text ID is displayed in the Driver Information Module (DIM).
- Scroll between the messages in the Driver Information Module (DIM) by pressing the READ button.
Search for the text message related to the key, the ignition or steering column lock.
- Select an alternative below
The relevant text ID:
- Text ID 162.
Refer to CHECK DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) FOR TEXT ID 162
- Text ID 166.
Refer to CHECK DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) FOR TEXT ID 166
- Text ID 251.
Refer to CHECK DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) FOR TEXT ID 251
- Text ID 252.
Refer to CHECK LOAD ON STEERING COLUMN LOCK
- Text ID 165.
Refer to CHECK LOAD ON STEERING COLUMN LOCK
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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.