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Inspection Procedure

HINT:

Start the inspection from step 1 when using the hand-held tester and start from step  4 when not using handheld tester.

  1. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST BY HAND-HELD TESTER 
    1. Operate the hand-held tester according to the steps on the display and perform the "ACTIVE TEST".

      MTR (Combination meter): 

      ACTIVE TEST PERFORM BY HAND-HELD TESTER (MTR (COMBINATION METER))

      Item Test Details Diagnostic Note
      TACHOMETER 0rpm / 1000rpm / 2000rpm / 3000rpm / 4000rpm / 5000rpm / 6000rpm / 7000 -
    1. NG: REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSY (See  OVERHAUL  ) 
    2. OK: Go to next step 
  2. READ VALUE OF HAND-HELD TESTER 
    1. Operate the hand-held tester according to the steps on the display and select the "DATA LIST".

      MTR (Combination meter): 

      VALUE OF HAND-HELD TESTER (MTR (COMBINATION METER))

      Item Measurement Item/ Range (Display) Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      TACHOMETER Engine speed / Min.: 0 rpm, Max.: 12,750 rpm Almost same at the meter rpm (When engine is running) -
    1. OK: REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSY (See  OVERHAUL  ) 
    2. NG: Go to next step 
  3. READ VALUE OF HAND-HELD TESTER 
    1. Operate the hand-held tester according to the steps on the display and select the "DATA LIST".

      ALL (ECM): 

      VALUE OF HAND-HELD TESTER (ALL (ECM))

      Item Measurement Item/ Range (Display) Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      TACHOMETER Engine speed / Min.: 0 rpm, Max.: 12,750 rpm Almost same at the meter rpm (When engine is running) -
    1. NG: GO TO ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM (See  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING  ) 
    2. OK: Go to next step 
  4. INSPECT COMBINATION METER ASSY 

    INSPECTION USING OSCILLOSCOPE 

    1. Check the input signal waveform.
      1. Remove the combination meter assy.
      2. Connect the oscilloscope to the terminals C8-7 and C9-1 of the combination meter connector.
      3. Start the engine.
      4. Check the signal waveform.
        ITEM AND CONTENTS

        Item Contents
        Tool setting 5V/DIV, 10ms/DIV
        Vehicle condition Engine idle speed
        Fig 1: Identifying Combination Meter Connector Terminals C8-7 And C9-1
        G03487213Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        Fig 2: Identifying Signal Waveform Graph
        G03487214Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. OK: REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSY (See  OVERHAUL  ) 
    2. NG: Go to next step 
  5. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (BETWEEN ECM ASSY AND COMBINATION METER ASSY) (See  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING  ) 
    1. Disconnect the C8, C9, E5 connectors.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in ECM ASSY AND COMBINATION METER ASSY TERMINALS RESISTANCE  .

      Standard: 

      ECM ASSY AND COMBINATION METER ASSY TERMINALS RESISTANCE

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      C8-7 - E5-5 Below 1 Ω
      C8-7 - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
      C9-1 - Body ground Below 1 Ω
      Fig 3: Disconnecting C8, C9, E5 Connectors Of Combination Meter Assy
      G03487215Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. OK: REPLACE ECM 
    2. NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR