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Inspection Procedure

HINT:

Start the inspection from step  1 when using the intelligent tester and start from step  4 when not using the intelligent tester.

  1. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST BY INTELLIGENT TESTER 
    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
    3. Turn the tester ON.
    4. Enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / OBD/MOBD / METER/ACTIVE TEST.
    5. Check the values by referring to the table below.

      METER: 

      METER SPECIFICATION

      Item Test Details Diagnostic Note
      SPEED METER 0, 40 (24), 80 (48), 120 (72), 160 (96), 200 (120) km/h (mph) -

      OK: Needle indication is within the allowable range. 

    NG: REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  2. READ VALUE OF INTELLIGENT TESTER 
    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
    3. Turn the tester ON.
    4. Enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / OBD/MOBD / METER / DATA LIST.
    5. Check the values by referring to the table below.

      METER: 

      METER SPECIFICATION

      Item Measurement Item/Range (Display) Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      SPEED METER Vehicle speed/Min.: 0 km/h (0 mph), Max.: 255 km/h (158 mph) Almost same as actual speed (When driving) -

      OK: Vehicle speed displayed on the tester is almost the same as the actual vehicle speed measured using a speedometer tester (calibrated chassis dynamometer). 

    NG: Go to step 3 

    OK: REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 

  3. READ VALUE OF INTELLIGENT TESTER 
    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
    3. Turn the tester ON.
    4. Enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / OBD/MOBD / ABS/TRAC/VSC / DATA LIST.
    5. Check the values by referring to the table below.

      ABS/TRAC/VSC: 

      ABS/TRAC/VSC REFERENCE

      Item Measurement Item/Range (Display) Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      (FL/FR/RL/RR) WHEEL SPD Vehicle speed/Min.: 0 km/h (0 mph), Max.: 326 km/h (202 mph) Almost same as actual speed (When driving) -

      OK: Vehicle speed displayed on the tester is almost the same as the actual vehicle speed. 

    NG: GO TO  BRAKE CONTROL 

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  4. INSPECT COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the S1 connector.
    2. Measure the voltage according to the value (s) in the table below.

      Standard voltage 

      VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      S1-12 (SP1) - Body ground Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. 10 to 14 V
      Fig 1: Identifying S1 Connector Terminals
      G05274139Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: Go to step  6

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  5. INSPECT COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Check the input signal waveform.
      1. Remove the combination meter assembly with connector (s) still connected.
      2. Connect the oscilloscope to terminal C9-18 (SPEED SIGNAL) and body ground.
      3. Start the engine.
      4. Check the signal waveform according to the condition (s) in the table below.
        WAVEFORM REFERENCE

        Item Condition
        Tool setting 5 V/DIV., 20 ms/DIV.
        Vehicle condition Driving at approx. 20 km/h (12 mph)
        Fig 2: Input Signal Waveform
        G05274140Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        OK: The waveform is displayed as shown in  Fig 2 . 

        HINT:

        As the vehicle speed increases, the cycle of the signal waveform narrows.

    NG: REPLACE SKID CONTROL ECU 

    OK: REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 

  6. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER - SKID CONTROL ECU) 
    1. Disconnect the C9 and S1 connectors.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance 

      RESISTANCE REFERENCE CHART

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      C9-18 (SPEED SIGNAL) -S1-12 (SP1) Always Below 1 Ω
      C9-18 (SPEED SIGNAL) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Fig 3: Identifying C9 And S1 Connectors Terminals
      G05274141Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY