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Calling Up Instrument Cluster Check Mode Test

For approx. 1 second the function number appears in the display window of the speedometer.

The display then disappears for approx. 0.5 second and afterward the data for the selected function is displayed continuously. Press and release odometer reset button to advance to next function.

Instrument Cluster Function Numbers

Function number Function displayed Engine code AAA
1 Distance pulse number 3764 6056 6056
2 Country code 1 3 4
3 Speedometer/Tachometer Not required for troubleshooting; used for production only
4 No. of cylinders 6 6 6
5 Segment test All segments of display light up
6 Pulse from Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS), speedometer 4 pulses counted per 1 wheel revolution and added to counter total.
Display range from 0 to 9999
7 Engine Speed (RPM) Engine Speed (RPM) is displayed
8 Progarm version Not required for troubleshooting, used for production only

Country codes:

  1. 1 - All countries (including Canada), except USA and Great Britain
  2. 3 - Great Britain
  3. 4 - USA

Distance pulse number: 

if the displayed value does not match the value in the table, the distance driven will be recorded incorrectly. The distance pulse number is a constant, engine specific value. The distance pulses for any given driven distance can be calculated using the number in the table.

Example: Distance pulse number (from table) x driven distance (miles or km) = given distance

6056 x 0.5 = 3028