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Speedometer Malfunction [06/2018 - ]: Procedure

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  1. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 
    1. Check if CAN communication DTCs are output.

      Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [06/2018 - 10/2019] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [10/2019 - 08/2020] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [08/2020 - 08/2021] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [08/2021 - 09/2022] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [09/2022 - ]

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output A
      DTCs are output B

    Result: 

    GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [06/2018 - ] 

    Result: 

    See step  2

  2. CHECK FOR DTC (ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM) 
    1. Check if electronically controlled brake system DTCs are output.

      Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRAC > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output A
      DTCs are output B

    Result: 

    GO TO ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [06/2018 - 07/2019]  , or refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [07/2019 - 08/2020]  , or refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2020 - 08/2021]  , or refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2021 - ] 

    Result: 

    See step  3

  3. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM 
    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. Perform the Active Test according to the display on the Techstream.

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Control Range Diagnostic Note
      Speed Signal Input (0) Vehicle speed test signal input (0)* ON -
      Speed Signal Input (40) Vehicle speed test signal input (40)* ON The value displayed on the speedometer may deviate.
      Reference mph:
      40 → 39.6 to 42.4
      Reference km/h:
      40 → 38.8 to 43.3
      Speed Signal Input (80) Vehicle speed test signal input (80)* ON The value displayed on the speedometer may deviate.
      Reference mph:
      80 → 80.4 to 83.6
      Reference km/h:
      80 → 79.5 to 84.5
      Speed Signal Input (120) Vehicle speed test signal input (120)* ON The value displayed on the speedometer may deviate.
      Reference mph:
      120 → 121.4 to 124.6
      Reference km/h:
      120 → 120.5 to 125.5
      Speed Signal Input (160) Vehicle speed test signal input (160)* ON The value displayed on the speedometer may deviate.
      Reference km/h:
      160 → 161.5 to 166.5
      Speed Signal Input (200) Vehicle speed test signal input (200)* ON The value displayed on the speedometer may deviate.
      Reference km/h:
      200 → 202.5 to 207.5
      Speed Signal Input (240) Vehicle speed test signal input (240)* ON The value displayed on the speedometer may deviate.
      Reference km/h:
      240 → 243.6 to 248.6

      HINT: 

      • *: When this Active Test is performed, an actual vehicle speed signal is sent via CAN communication to the combination meter assembly to operate the speedometer. The seat belt warning buzzer, etc. may operate when performing this Active Test.

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      Speed Signal Input (0)

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      Speed Signal Input (40)

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      Speed Signal Input (80)

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      Speed Signal Input (120)

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      Speed Signal Input (160)

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      Speed Signal Input (200)

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      Speed Signal Input (240)

      OK

      Speedometer indication is normal.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE SKID CONTROL ECU (BRAKE BOOSTER WITH MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY). Refer to  REMOVAL [06/2018 - 08/2021]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [08/2021 - 09/2022]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [09/2022 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [06/2018 - 08/2021]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [08/2021 - ]