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Tachometer Malfunction [09/2014 - 10/2015]: Procedure

  1. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 
    1. Check if a CAN communication DTC is output (Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [09/2014 - 10/2015] ).
      RESULT

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

    Result:  B

    GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 

    (Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [09/2014 - 10/2015] )

    Result:  A

    See step  2

  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 [09/2014 - 10/2015] ).
      COMBINATION METER

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

      OK

      Tachometer indication is normal.

    Result:  NG

    NG 

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 

    (Refer to REMOVAL [09/2014 - ] )

    Result:  OK

    OK 

    See step  3

  3. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (ENGINE RPM) 
    1. Use the Data List to check the engine speed (Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [09/2014 - 10/2015] ).
      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.

    Result:  NG

    NG 

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 

    (Refer to REMOVAL [09/2014 - ] )

    Result:  OK

    OK 

    See step  4

  4. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (ENGINE SPEED) 
    1. Use the Data List to check the engine speed (Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [09/2014 - 10/2015] ).
      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).

    Result:  NG

    NG 

    GO TO SFI SYSTEM 

    (Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [09/2014 - ] )

    Result:  OK

    OK 

    See step  5

  5. CHECK COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Replace the combination meter assembly with a new or normally functioning one (Refer to REMOVAL [09/2014 - ] ).

      OK

      The operation of the tachometer returns to normal.

    Result:  OK

    OK 

    END (COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE) 

    Result:  NG

    NG 

    REPLACE ECM 

    (Refer to REMOVAL [09/2014 - ] )