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Tachometer Malfunction [06/2018 - 08/2020]: 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]

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      CAN communication DTCs are not output A
      CAN communication 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 (HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM) 
    1. Check if hybrid control system DTCs are output.

      Powertrain > Hybrid Control > Trouble Codes 

      Result

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

    Result: 

    GO TO HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [06/2018 - 08/2021] 

    Result: 

    See step  3

  3. READ VALUE 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 / Data List.
    5. Read the Data List according to the display on the Techstream.

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Data List 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Engine RPM Engine speed Min.: 0 rpm, Max.: 12701 rpm or Unset Almost the same as actual tachometer -

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Engine RPM

      OK

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

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL ECU. Refer to  REMOVAL [06/2018 - 08/2021] 

    Result: 

    NG 

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