Five-Point Connector Identification, Checking

Connector located behind instrument cluster.

-- Remove instrument cluster INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .

-- Disconnect five-point outside temperature display connector.

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Terminal 1: speed signal

-- Set digital multimeter (Fluke 83 or equivalent) to mV range.

-- Connect red multimeter test lead to terminal -1- of five-point connector and black multimeter test lead to ground (-).

-- Drive vehicle at walking speed.

• Must be approx. 4 mV

Terminal 2: temperature sensor

-- Set digital multimeter (Fluke 83 or equivalent) to measure resistance (Ω).

-- Connect red multimeter test lead to terminal -2- of five-point connector and black multimeter test lead to ground (-).

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• Resistance value must match chart at left (varies with temperature)

Terminal 3: Ground (GND)

-- Set digital multimeter (Fluke 83 or equivalent) to measure resistance (Ω).

-- Connect red multimeter test lead to terminal -3- of five-point connector and black multimeter test lead to ground (-).

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• Must be 0 ohms (Ω) (continuity)

Terminal 4: instrument illumination, terminal 58d

-- Switch parking lights ON.

-- Set digital multimeter (Fluke 83 or equivalent) to volt range.

-- Connect red multimeter test lead to terminal -4- of five-point connector and black multimeter test lead to ground (-).

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• Must be approx. battery voltage (depends on position of instrument panel light dimmer switch)

Terminal 5: positive, terminal 15a

-- Set digital multimeter (Fluke 83 or equivalent) to volt range.

-- Connect red multimeter test lead to terminal -5- of five-point connector and black multimeter test lead to ground (-).

-- Switch ignition ON.

• Must be approx. battery voltage