Inspection Procedure 9: The Combination Meter Light Does Not Illuminate Normally Or The Multi-Information Display Is Not Displayed Normally: Diagnosis

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STEP 1. Using scan tool (M.U.T.-III), diagnose the CAN bus line
CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool (M.U.T.-III), always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool (M.U.T.-III).
1. Connect scan tool (M.U.T.-III). Refer to "HOW TO CONNECT THE SCAN TOOL (M.U.T.-III) ."
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
3. Diagnose the CAN bus line.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the CAN bus line found to be normal?
1. YES: Go to Step 2.
2. NO: Repair the CAN bus line (Refer to GROUP 54C - Troubleshooting P.54C-11).
STEP 2. Using scan tool (M.U.T.-III), read the combination meter diagnostic trouble code
Check again if the DTC is stored in the combination meter.

Q: Is the DTC stored?
1. YES: Refer to COMBINATION METERS DIAGNOSTIC .
2. NO: Go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Using scan tool (M.U.T.-III), read for any diagnostic trouble code.
Check again if the DTC is stored in the engine control module, TCM, AWD-ECU, ASC-ECU, ACC/FCM-ECU, EPS-ECU, WCM, KOS-ECU, OSS-ECU, SRS-ECU, ETACS-ECU, heater controller assembly (A/C-ECU) and LDW-ECU.

Q: Is the DTC stored in the any of the above?

Set to the engine.: Troubleshoot the engine (Refer to DTC CHART < 2.4 L ENGINE >, GROUP 13B - DTC Chart P.13B-51 3.0 L ENGINE >).

Set to the TCM.: Troubleshoot the TCM. Refer to DTC CHART < CVT > or refer to DTC CHART < A/T >.

Set to the AWD-ECU.: Troubleshoot the AWD. Refer to TROUBLESHOOTING STRATEGY .

Set to the ASC-ECU.: Troubleshoot the ASC. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART .

Set to the ACC/FCM-ECU.: Troubleshoot the ACC. Refer to CHECK CHART FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES .

Set to the EPS-ECU.: Troubleshoot the EPS. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART .

Set to the WCM.: Troubleshoot the WCM. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE PROCEDURES .

Set to the KOS-ECU.: Troubleshoot the KOS. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART .

Set to the OSS-ECU.: Troubleshoot the OSS. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART .

Set to the SRS-ECU.: Troubleshoot the SRS. Refer to CHECK CHART FOR TROUBLE SYMPTOMS .

Set to the ETACS-ECU.: Troubleshoot the ETACS-ECU. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART .

Set to the heater controller assembly (A/C-ECU).: Troubleshoot the A/C. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART .

Set to the LDW-ECU.: Troubleshoot the LDW. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART .

The DTC is not stored.: Go to Step 4.
STEP 4. Check by scan tool (M.U.T.-III) "Special Function"
Using scan tool (M.U.T.-III), select "Test" from the special function of the combination meter. Execute the following item to check the liquid crystal display.
- Item 2: LCD (AUTO)
- Item 5: Illumination (AUTO)
- Item 6: Indicator (AUTO)
Q: Is the check result normal?
1. YES: Go to Step 5.
2. NO: Replace the combination meter.
STEP 5. Retest the system
Check that display lights or warning lights are illuminated normally, or multi-information display is displayed normally.

Q: Is the check result normal?
1. YES: The trouble can be an intermittent malfunction (Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION ).
2. NO: Replace the combination meter.