Combination Meter - Diagnosis: Pre-Check

HINT:

According to the DATA LIST displayed by the hand-held tester, you can read the value of the switch, sensor, actuator and so on without parts removal. Reading the DATA LIST as a first step of troubleshooting is one of the method to shorten the labor time.

1. Warm up the engine.
2. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
3. Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3.
4. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
5. According to the display on tester, read the "DATA LIST".
   DATA LIST
   
   

   Item	Measurement Item/Range (Display)	Normal Condition	Diagnostic Note
   ENGINE SPD	Engine Speed/ Min.: 0 rpm, Max.: 16,383 rpm	Idling: 650 - 750 rpm
   COOLANT TEMP	Coolant temperature/ Min.: -40 °C, Max.: 140 °C	After warming up: 80 - 95°C (176 - 203°F)	If the value is "-40 °C" or "140 °C", sensor circuit is open or shorted.