Multi-Information Display Circuit
1998-2002 Pontiac Firebird 3.8L V6
Description
Malfunction in the multi-information display (MID) in the instrument cluster.
Symptoms
- Trip computer display blank
- Odometer display not working
- Menu information not showing
- Display shows garbled text
- Display dim or flickering
Common Causes
- Display panel failure
- Cluster circuit board fault
- Display ribbon cable loose
- Power supply issue
- Software corruption
Diagnostic Steps
- Attempt cluster reset
- Check cluster power supply
- Inspect display cable connections
- Test cluster communication
- Attempt software update
Repair Notes
Replace instrument cluster display panel or entire cluster assembly.
Related Codes
Other Body Codes
- B0001Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0002Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0003Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0004Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0005Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0006Passenger Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0010Driver Side Airbag Deployment
- B0011Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Open
- B0012Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Short to Ground
- B0013Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Short to Battery
B0440 on Other Vehicles
Pontiac Aztek
2001-2005 3.4L V6
Pontiac Bonneville
2000-2005 3.8L V6
Pontiac Bonneville GXP
2000-2005 4.6L V8
Pontiac Bonneville GXP
2000-2005 4.6L V8 Northstar
Pontiac Firebird
1998-2002 5.7L V8 LS1
Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
1998-2002 5.7L V8 LS1
Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6
2002-2002 5.7L V8 LS1
Pontiac G3
2009-2010 1.6L I4
Common Questions
What does code B0440 mean on a 1998-2002 Pontiac Firebird?
B0440 stands for "Multi-Information Display Circuit". Malfunction in the multi-information display (MID) in the instrument cluster.
What are the symptoms of B0440 on a Pontiac Firebird?
Common symptoms of B0440 include: Trip computer display blank, Odometer display not working, Menu information not showing, Display shows garbled text, Display dim or flickering.
What causes B0440 on a 1998-2002 Pontiac Firebird?
Common causes of B0440 include: Display panel failure, Cluster circuit board fault, Display ribbon cable loose, Power supply issue, Software corruption.