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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 [03/2012 - ] .
      RESULT

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

    B → See step   9 

    A: Go to next step 

  2. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (TACHOMETER OPERATION) 
    1. Use the Active Test to check the operation of the tachometer. Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [03/2012 - ] .
      COMBINATION METER

      Tester Display Test Part Control Range Diagnostic Note
      Tacho Meter Operation Tachometer 0, 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000 or 7000 (rpm) -

      OK

      Tachometer indication is normal.

    NG → See step   8 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (ENGINE RPM) 
    1. Use the Data List to check the engine speed. Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [03/2012 - ] .
      COMBINATION METER

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Engine Rpm Engine speed/Min.: 0 rpm, Max.: 12750 rpm Actual engine speed -

      OK

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

    2. 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   10 

    OK: Go to next step 

  4. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (ENGINE SPEED) 
    1. Use the Data List to check the engine speed. Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [03/2012 - ] .
      ENGINE AND ECT

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Engine Speed Engine speed/Min.: 0 rpm, Max.: 16383 rpm 600 to 700 rpm: When idling -

      OK

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

    NG → See step   6 

    OK: Go to next step 

  5. CHECK COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Replace the combination meter assembly with a new or normally functioning one. Refer to REMOVAL [03/2012 - ] .

      OK

      The operation of the tachometer returns to normal.

    NG → See step   7 

    OK → END (COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE) 

  6. GO TO SFI SYSTEM. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [03/2012 - ] 
  7. REPLACE ECM. Refer to  REMOVAL [03/2012 - ] 
  8. REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [03/2012 - ] 
  9. GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [03/2012 - ] 
  10. REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [03/2012 - ]