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Speedometer Malfunction: Procedure

  1. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM SPEED METER OPERATION 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
    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
      Speed Meter Operation Speedometer 0, 40, 80, 120 mph (*1) Confirm that the vehicle is stopped, engine idling
      0, 40, 80, 120, 160, 200, 240 km/ h (*2)

      HINT: 

      *1: for U.S.A.

      *2: except for U.S.A.

      OK

      Needle indication is within the allowable range.

    NG → REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 

    OK: Go to next step 

  2. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (VEHICLE SPEED METER) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Combination Meter / Data List.
    5. Check the values by referring to the values in the table below.
      COMBINATION METER:

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Vehicle 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 → See step   3 

    OK → REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 

  3. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (FR/FL/RR/RL WHEEL SPEED) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Chassis / ABS/VSC/TRAC / Data List.
    5. Check the values by referring to the table below.
      ABS/VSC/TRAC:

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

      OK

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

    NG → Go To The Appropriate BRAKE CONTROL SERVICE INFORMATION 

    OK: Go to next step 

  4. INSPECT COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (OUTPUT VOLTAGE) 
    1. Disconnect the S1 connector.
      Fig 1: Identifying S1 Connector Terminals
      GTY151680Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      S1-12 (SP1) - Body ground Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. 10 to 14 V

    NG → See step   6 

    OK: Go to next step 

  5. INSPECT SKID CONTROL ECU (INPUT WAVEFORM) 
    1. Check the input signal waveform.
      Fig 2: Identifying Combination Meter Assembly Connector & Input Signal Waveform
      GTY125766Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      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.
        Item Condition
        Tool setting 5 V/DIV., 20 ms/DIV.
        Vehicle condition Driving at approx. 20 km/h (12 mph)

        OK

        The waveform is displayed as shown in the illustration.

        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.
      Fig 3: Identifying Combination Meter & Skid Control ECU Connector Terminals
      GTY143694Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance

      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

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK → REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY