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Tachometer Malfunction: Procedure

  1. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 
    1. Check if a CAN communication DTC is output. Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM .

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      CAN communication DTC is not output. A
      CAN communication DTC is output. B

    B → See step   8 

    A: Go to next step 

  2. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (TACHO METER OPERATION) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the power switch on (IG).
    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
      Tacho Meter Operation Tachometer 0, 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000, 7000 (RPM) -

      OK

      Tachometer indication is normal.

    NG → See step   6 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (ENGINE RPM) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the power switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Combination Meter / Data List.
    5. Check the values by referring to the table below.
      COMBINATION METER

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Engine RPM Engine speed/Min.: 0 RPM, Max.: 12750 RPM While idling after the engine is warmed up and inspection mode: approximately 900 RPM -
      NOTE:

      Enter the inspection mode. Refer to INSPECTION MODE PROCEDURE .

      OK

      Engine speed displayed on the Techstream is almost the same as the tachometer indication.

    6. Record the engine speed displayed on the Techstream.

      HINT: 

      Check the engine speed when the engine is fully warmed up, and the air conditioning and all electrical accessories are off.

    NG → See step   6 

    OK: Go to next step 

  4. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (ENGINE REVOLUTION) 
    1. Set the vehicle in the maintenance mode using the Techstream. Refer to INSPECTION MODE PROCEDURE .
    2. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    3. Turn the power switch on (IG).
    4. Turn the Techstream on.
    5. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Hybrid Control / Data List.
    6. Check the values by referring to the table below.
      HYBRID CONTROL

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Engine Revolution Engine speed/ Min.: 0 RPM, Max.: 16383.75 RPM
      • While idling after the engine is warmed up and inspection mode: approximately 900 RPM
      • While driving at a constant speed: No significant fluctuation
      -
      NOTE:

      Enter the inspection mode. Refer to INSPECTION MODE PROCEDURE .

      OK

      Engine speed displayed on the Techstream is almost the same as the previously recorded Techstream indication (Body Electrical / Combination Meter / Data List / Engine RPM).

    NG → See step   7 

    OK: Go to next step 

  5. REPLACE POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL ECU 
    1. Replace the power management control ECU with a new or a known good one. Refer to REMOVAL .

      OK

      The operation of the tachometer returns to normal.

    NG → See step   6 

    OK → END 

  6. REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL 
  7. GO TO HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING 
  8. GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING