Starting Combination Meter Self-Diagnosis Mode

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NOTE:

Check combination meter power supply and ground circuits if self-diagnosis mode does not start. Refer to Diagnosis Procedure . Replace combination meter if power supply and ground circuits are found to be normal and self-diagnosis mode does not start. Refer to Removal and Installation .
Combination meter self-diagnosis mode will function with the ignition switch in ON. Combination meter self-diagnosis mode will exit upon turning the ignition switch to OFF.

How to Initiate Self-Diagnosis Mode

Turn ignition switch OFF.
While pressing the trip reset switch (1), turn ignition switch ON.

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Keep pressing the trip reset switch for 1 second or more.
Press the trip reset switch at least 3 times within 7 seconds after the ignition switch is turned ON.
"Work instruction code" is indicated in the top portion of information display and self-diagnosis is started.
The mode switches in the order shown below each time the trip reset switch is pressed.

NOTE: If the trip reset switch is not operated for 20 seconds or more, the self-diagnosis mode is automatically canceled.

Test order	Test item	Description
1	Work instruction code	This item is displayed, but not used.
2	Part number
3	Software code
4	EEPROM code
5	Hardware code
6	P.C.B code
7	Circuit check	The pointer of the following items moves from 0 to MAX twice: Speedometer Tachometer Engine coolant temperature gauge Fuel gauge NOTE: If any of the pointers does not sweep, replace combination meter.
8	Color check	Performs the color check of the information display.
9	Error code	Displays the error code of the following items: Speedometer Tachometer Engine coolant temperature gauge Fuel gauge Meter control switch
10	Warning/indicator lamp check	All warning/indicator lamps illuminate.

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Item		Code	Description	Action to take/Reference
	Speedometer	0	Normal	-
		1	A vehicle speed signal cannot be received from ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit).	Perform "Self Diagnostic Result" of "ABS." Refer to DTC Index (with ICC) or DTC Index (without ICC).
		2	A vehicle speed signal received from the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) is abnormal.
	Tachometer	0	Normal	-
	Tachometer	1	An engine speed signal cannot be received from ECM.	Perform "Self Diagnostic Result" of "ECM." Refer to DTC Index .
	Fuel gauge	0	Normal	-
		1	Fuel gauge circuit is shorted.	Refer to Component Function Check .
		2	Fuel gauge circuit is open.	Refer to Component Function Check .
	Engine coolant temperature gauge	0	Normal	-
	Engine coolant temperature gauge	1	An engine coolant temperature signal cannot be received from ECM.	Perform "Self Diagnostic Result' of "ECM." Refer to DTC Index .
	Meter control switch	0	Normal	-
		1	When judging that the illumination control switch signal circuit is shorted for 5 minutes or more.	Refer to Diagnosis Procedure .
		2	When judging that the trip reset switch signal circuit is shorted for 5 minutes or more.
		3	When judging that both switch signal circuit are shorted for 5 minutes or more.
	-	0	Displays "0" constantly.	-
	-	0	Displays "0' constantly.	-
	-	0	Displays "0" constantly.	-

How to Reset Error Code

Error codes stored in combination meter can be reset by following the instructions below:

Turn ignition switch OFF.
While pressing the trip reset switch, turn ignition switch ON.
Keep pressing the trip reset switch for 1 second or more.
Press the trip reset switch at least 3 times within 7 seconds after the ignition switch is turned ON.
Turn ignition switch OFF.
Perform self-diagnosis and check that the error codes are reset.