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Tachometer Malfunction [10/2013 - ]: Procedure

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  1. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 
    1. Check if CAN communication DTCs are output. Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [10/2013 - ] .

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      CAN communication DTCs are not output. A
      CAN communication DTCs are output. B

    B → See step   9 

    A: Go to next step 

  2. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (TACHO METER OPERATION) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Combination Meter / Active Test.
    5. Check the operation by referring to the table below.
      COMBINATION METER

      Tester Display Test Part Control Range Diagnostic Note
      Tacho Meter Operation Tachometer OFF, 0, 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000, 7000 -

      OK

      Tachometer indication is normal.

    NG → See step   7 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (ENGINE RPM) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Combination Meter / Data List.
    5. Check the values by referring to the table below.
      COMBINATION METER

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Engine Rpm Engine speed/Min.: 0 rpm, Max.: 12750 rpm 600 to 700 rpm: Idling -

      OK

      Engine speed displayed on the Techstream is almost the same as the tachometer indication.

      HINT: 

      • When the Data List values and tachometer values match, a signal output error of the ECM or an internal malfunction of the combination meter assembly is suspected.
      • When the Data List values and tachometer values do not match, an internal malfunction of the combination meter assembly is suspected.

    NG → See step   7 

    OK: Go to next step 

  4. CHECK SFI SYSTEM 
    1. Check if SFI system DTCs are output. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [10/2013 - ] .

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output. A
      DTCs are output. B

    B → See step   8 

    A: Go to next step 

  5. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (ENGINE SPEED, ENGINE RPM) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus:
      1. for Engine and ECT: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List.
      2. for Combination Meter: Body Electrical / Combination Meter / Data List.
    5. Check the values by referring to the table below.
      ENGINE AND ECT

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Stored as Freeze Frame Data
      Engine Speed Engine speed/Min.: 0 rpm, Max.: 16383 rpm 600 to 700 rpm: Idling Yes
      Results of real-vehicle check:
      Idling (engine warmed up and A/C off): 660 rpm
      Diagnostic Note:
      When the crankshaft position sensor is malfunctioning, "Engine Speed" is approximately 0 rpm or varies greatly from the actual engine speed.
      COMBINATION METER

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Engine Rpm Engine speed/Min.: 0 rpm, Max.: 12750 rpm 600 to 700 rpm: Idling -

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      The data list values of the ECUs do not match. A
      The data list values of the ECUs match. B

      HINT: 

      • When the Data List values of the ECUs match, an internal malfunction of the combination meter assembly is suspected.
      • When the Data List values of the ECUs do not match, a signal output error of the ECM or an internal malfunction of the combination meter assembly is suspected.

    B → See step   10 

    A: Go to next step 

  6. REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Replace the combination meter assembly with a new or known good one. Refer to REMOVAL [10/2013 - ] .

      OK

      The operation of the tachometer returns to normal.

    NG → See step   10 

    OK → END 

  7. REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [10/2013 - ] 
  8. GO TO SFI SYSTEM. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [10/2013 - ] 
  9. GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. Refer to  DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [10/2013 - ] 
  10. REPLACE ECM. Refer to  REMOVAL [10/2013 - ]