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Inspection steps

CAUTION: If the check result of vehicle speed reading is outside the allowable range, perform an inspection using a speed meter tester. (Refer to FUNCTION INSPECTION  )
  1. Reading the diagnostic code
    1. Using SSM3, check if any diagnostic code related to CAN communication system is output. (Refer to BASIC INSPECTION )
      RESULT

      Result Go to
      Diagnostic code is not output A
      Diagnostic code is output B

      B: To CAN communication system (Refer to HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT )

      A: Go to Next Step

  2. Performing the SSM3 system operation check mode (speed meter)
    1. Using SSM3, display the [System Operation Check Mode] screen ME according to the screen instructions and perform a check. (Refer to CURRENT DATA DISPLAY & SAVE / SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK MODE  )
      SSM3 DISPLAY: [EACH SYSTEM CHECK] →[COMBINATION METER] →[WORK SUPPORT] →[SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK MODE]

      Item Name Contents of testing Check item
      [Speed Meter Operation] Vehicle speed indication changeover 240, 200, 160, 120, 80, 40, 0 (km/h)
      NOTE: When performing [System Operation Check Mode], check if the actual meter reading is within the allowable range of meter reading (refer to METER & GAUGE SYSTEM  ).
      RESULT

      Result Go to
      Each vehicle speed in [System Operation Check Mode] can be displayed smoothly A
      Each vehicle speed in [System Operation Check Mode] can not be displayed smoothly B

      B: Replacement of the combination meter ASSY (refer to REMOVAL  )

      A: Go to Next Step

  3. Reading the SSM3 data (vehicle speed)
    1. Using SSM3, display the [Current Data Display & Save] screen. Check the computer data. (Refer to CURRENT DATA DISPLAY & SAVE / SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK MODE  )
      NOTE: Check the speed meter and the reference value of [Current Data Display & Save].
      SSM3 DISPLAY: [EACH SYSTEM CHECK] →[COMBINATION METER] →[CURRENT DATA DISPLAY & CHECK]

      Item Name [Symbol] Description/display range Normal value Remarks
      [Vehicle Speed] [Speed Meter] Vehicle speed input value
      Display range: 0 to 255[km/h]
      0 to 255[km/h]
      Roughly synchronized with actual vehicle speed
      Check the reading error of the speed meter
      RESULT

      Result Go to
      The value of [Current Data Display & Save] differs from the actual vehicle speed value A
      The value of [Current Data Display & Save] almost equals to the actual vehicle speed value B

      B: Replacement of the combination meter ASSY (refer to REMOVAL  )

      A: Go to Next Step

  4. Reading the diagnostic code (VSC system)
    1. Using SSM3, check if any diagnostic code related to the VSC system is output. (Refer to CHECKING/CLEARING DIAGNOSTIC CODES )
      RESULT

      Result Go to
      Diagnostic code is not output A
      Diagnostic code is output B

      B: To VSC system (Refer to HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT )

      A: Go to Next Step

  5. Reading the SSM3 data (vehicle speed)
    1. Using SSM3, display the [Current Data Display & Save] screen. Check the computer data. (Refer to [CURRENT DATA DISPLAY & SAVE] )
      NOTE: Check the speed meter and the reference value of [Current Data Display & Save].
      SSM3 DISPLAY: [EACH SYSTEM CHECK] →[BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM] →[CURRENT DATA DISPLAY & SAVE]

      Item Name [Symbol] Description/display range Normal value Remarks
      [Vehicle Speed] [Vhcl Spd] Vehicle speed output value 0 to 326.4 km/h 0 km/h: When stopped
      No significant fluctuation: When cruising
      -
      RESULT

      Result Go to
      The value of [Current Data Display & Save] differs from the speed meter A
      The value of [Current Data Display & Save] roughly synchronizes with the speed meter B

      B: Replacement of the brake actuator ASSY (Refer to REMOVAL )

      A: Go to Next Step

  6. Replacement of combination meter ASSY
    1. Replace with a new or normally functioning combination meter ASSY (refer to REMOVAL  ) and check the operation of the speed meter.
      RESULT

      Result Go to
      Operates normally A
      Does not operate normally B

      B: Replacement of the brake actuator ASSY (Refer to REMOVAL )

      A: Complete (Internal fault of the combination meter ASSY)