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Tachometer Malfunction: Procedure

  1. CONFIRM DTC OUTPUT (ECM) 
    1. Check DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTC P0335 is not output A
      DTC P0335 is output B

    B → See step   4 

    A: Go to next step 

  2. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (TACHOMETER) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch on (IG) and turn the tester on.
    3. Operate the Techstream according to the display and select "Active Test". Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST .

      Body Electrical / Combination Meter / Active Test

      Tester Display Test Part Control Range Diagnostic Note
      Tachometer Operation Tachometer 0/1000/2000/3000/4000/5000/6000/7000 RPM Vehicle is stopped and ignition switch ON

      OK

      Engine speed displayed on the tester is approximately the same as that of the tachometer reading.

    NG → See step   5 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (TACHOMETER) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Engine start and turn the tester on.
    3. Operate the Techstream according to the display and select "Data List". Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST .

      Body Electrical / Combination Meter / Data List

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Engine RPM Engine speed/ Min.: 0, Max.: 12750 Approximately same as actual engine speed (When engine is running) Unit: RPM

      OK

      Engine speed displayed on the tester is approximately the same as that displayed on the combination meter.

      NOTE:

      Determine whether the value displayed on the tester is within the acceptable range by referring to reference values described in "ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION" See step  3.

    NG → See step   5 

    OK → See step   6 

  4. GO TO DTC P0335. Refer to  DTC P0335: Crankshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit; DTC P0339: Crankshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit Intermittent 
  5. REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL 
  6. USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING