Tachometer Malfunction: Procedure
- CONFIRM DTC OUTPUT (CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM)
- Connect a Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the Techstream on.
- Check for DTCs and note any codes that are output. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
- Clear the DTC. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
- Recheck for DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR
.RESULT
Result Proceed to CAN communication DTC is not output A CAN communication DTC is output B
B → See step 8
A: Go to next step
- CONFIRM DTC OUTPUT (ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM)
- Connect a Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the Techstream on.
- Check for DTCs and note any codes that are output. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
- Clear the DTC. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
- Recheck for DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR
.RESULT
Result Proceed to Engine control DTC is not output A Engine control DTC is output B
B → See step 5
A: Go to next step
- PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (TACHOMETER)
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Combination Meter / Active Test.
- According to the display on the Techstream, perform the Active Test.COMBINATION METER
Tester Display Test Part Control Range Diagnostic Note Tachometer Operation Tachometer 0, 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000, 7000 rpm Vehicle is stopped and engine is idling OK
Engine speed displayed on the tester is approximately the same as that of the tachometer reading.
NG → See step 6
OK: Go to next step
- READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (TACHOMETER)
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Combination Meter / Data List.
- According to the display on the Techstream, read the Data List.COMBINATION METER
Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note Engine RPM Engine speed
Min.: 0
Max.: 12, 750Approximately same as actual engine speed 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 9
OK → See step 7
- GO TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART. Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
- REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL
- USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK. Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
- GO TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART. Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
- REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL