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Speedometer Malfunction [10/2015 - 08/2018]: Procedure

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

      Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [10/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [08/2016 - 12/2017] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [12/2017 - 08/2018]

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      CAN communication DTCs are not output. A
      CAN communication DTCs are output. B

    Result: 

    B 

    GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [10/2015 - 08/2019] 

    Result: 

    A 

    See step  2

  2. CONFIRM MODEL 
    1. Choose the model to be inspected.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      for Optitron Meter Type A
      for TFT Meter Type B

    Result: 

    B 

    See step  4

    Result: 

    A 

    See step  3

  3. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (SPEED 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. 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 Meter Operation Speedometer
      • OFF, 0, 40, 80, 120, 160 mph*1
      • OFF, 0, 40, 80, 120, 160, 200, 240 km/h*2
      		 There is a deviation in the values displayed on the speedometer (Control range → Speedometer display)
      for Optitron Meter Type (mph)*1: 
      • 40 → 39.6 to 42.4
      • 80 → 80.5 to 83.7
      • 120 → 121.5 to 124.7

      for Optitron Meter Type (km/h)*2: 
      • 40 → 38.8 to 43.3
      • 80 → 79.6 to 84.6
      • 120 → 120.6 to 125.6
      • 160 → 161.7 to 166.7
      • 200 → 202.7 to 207.7
      • 240 → 243.7 to 248.7
      1. *1: for Speedometer with Imperial Units Main Scale
      1. *2: for Speedometer with Metric Units Main Scale

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      Speed Meter Operation

      OK

      Speedometer indication is normal.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [10/2015 - 08/2016]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [08/2016 - 03/2018]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [03/2018 - 08/2019] 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  4

  4. CHECK FOR DTC 
    1. Check if electronically controlled brake system DTCs are output.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [10/2015 - 08/2018]

      Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRC > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Electronically controlled brake system DTCs are not output. A
      Electronically controlled brake system DTCs are output. B

    Result: 

    B 

    GO TO ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [10/2015 - 08/2018] 

    Result: 

    A 

    See step  5

  5. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (VEHICLE SPEED, VEHICLE SPEED METER) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the power switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus:
      1. for ABS/VSC/TRC: Chassis / ABS/VSC/TRC / Data List.
      2. for Combination Meter: Body Electrical / Combination Meter / Data List.
    5. Read the Data List according to the display on the Techstream.

      Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRC > Data List 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Vehicle Speed Maximum wheel speed sensor reading Min.: 0 km/h (0 mph), Max.: 326 km/h (202 mph) Vehicle stopped: 0 km/h (0 mph) When driving at constant speed: No large fluctuations

      Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRC > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Vehicle Speed

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Data List 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Vehicle Speed Meter Vehicle speed Min.: 0 km/h (0 mph), Max.: 255 km/h (158 mph) Almost the same as actual vehicle speed -

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Vehicle Speed Meter

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      The Data List values of the ECUs match. A
      The Data List values of the ECUs do not match. B

      HINT: 

      • When the Data List values of the ECUs match, an internal malfunction of the combination meter assembly is suspected.
      • When the Data List values of the ECUs do not match, a signal output malfunction of the skid control ECU assembly or an internal malfunction of the combination meter assembly is suspected.

    Result: 

    A 

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [10/2015 - 08/2016]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [08/2016 - 03/2018]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [03/2018 - 08/2019] 

    Result: 

    B 

    See step  6

  6. REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Replace the combination meter assembly with a new one.

      Refer to REMOVAL [10/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to REMOVAL [08/2016 - 03/2018] , or refer to REMOVAL [03/2018 - 08/2019]

      OK

      The operation of the speedometer returns to normal.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    END 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE SKID CONTROL ECU ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [10/2015 - 08/2016]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [08/2016 - 03/2018]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [03/2018 - 08/2019] 

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