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Inspection steps

CAUTION: Before performing inspections according to this flow chart, check that no abnormal condition is present in the engine. (Refer to HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT )
  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 (tachometer)
    1. Using SSM3, display the [System Operation Check Mode] screen 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
      [TachoMeter Operation] Engine speed indication changeover 7000, 6000, 5000, 4000, 3000, 2000, 1000, 0 (r/min)
      NOTE: When performing [System Operation Check Mode], check if the actual meter reading is within the allowable range of the meter reading (refer to METER & GAUGE SYSTEM  ).
      RESULT

      Result Go to
      Each engine speed specified by [System Operation Check Mode] can be displayed smoothly A
      Each engine speed specified by [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 (engine 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 tachometer and the reference value of [Current Data Display & Save].
      SSM3 DISPLAY: [EACH SYSTEM CHECK] →[COMBINATION METER] →[CURRENT DATA DISPLAY & SAVE]

      Item Name [Symbol] Description/display range Normal value Remarks
      [Engine Speed] [Tacho Meter] Engine speed input
      Display range: 0 to 12750[r/min]
      Engine running state
      Roughly synchronized with engine speed
      -
      RESULT

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

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

      A: Go to Next Step

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

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

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

      A: Go to Next Step

  5. Reading the SSM3 data (engine speed)
    1. Using SSM3, display the [Current Data Display & Save] screen according to the screen instructions and check the data. (Refer to CURRENT DATA DISPLAY & SAVE / SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK MODE )
      NOTE: Check the tachometer and the reference value of [Current Data Display & Save].
      SSM3 DISPLAY: [EACH SYSTEM CHECK] →[ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM] →[CURRENT DATA DISPLAY & SAVE]

      Item Name [Symbol] Description/display range Normal value Remarks
      [Engine Speed]
      [Engine Spd]
      Indicates the engine speed
      Display range: 0 to 16383.8[r/min]
      0 r/min
      Engine stop (IG ON)
      NE signal (NE sensor)
      No significant fluctuation When engine is rotating at a constant speed
      RESULT

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

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

      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 tachometer.
      RESULT

      Result Go to
      Operates normally A
      Operates abnormally B

      B: Replacement of the engine control computer (Refer to REMOVAL )

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