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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 METER & GAUGE SYSTEM )
  1. Reading diagnostic codes
    1. Using SSM4, check if any diagnostic code related to CAN communication system is output. (Refer to BASIC INSPECTION )
    RESULT DESCRIPTION

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

    A: Go to next step

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

  2. Implementation of SSM4 active test (speed meter)
    1. Using SSM4, display the [Active Test] screen according to the screen and perform check. (Refer to DATA MONITOR/ACTIVE TEST )

    SSM4 screen: [Each System] →[Combination Meter] →[Active Test]

    Item name Contents of testing Check item
    [Speedometer] Vehicle speed indication changeover 240, 200, 160, 120, 80, 40, 0 (km/h)
    NOTE: When performing an [Active Test], check if the actual meter reading is within the allowable range of meter reading (Refer to METER & GAUGE SYSTEM ).
    RESULT DESCRIPTION

    Result Go to
    Each vehicle speed in [Active Test] can be displayed smoothly A
    Each vehicle speed in [Active Test] can not be displayed smoothly B

    A: Go to next step

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

  3. Reading of SSM4 data (vehicle speed)
    1. On the SSM4, navigate to the [Data monitor] display, and check the computer data. (Refer to DATA MONITOR/ACTIVE TEST )
      NOTE: Check the speed meter and the reference value of [Data monitor].

    SSM4 screen: [Each System] →[Combination Meter] →[Data monitor]

    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 DESCRIPTION

    Result Go to
    The value of [Data monitor] differs from the actual vehicle speed value A
    The value of [Data monitor] almost equals to the actual vehicle speed value B

    A: Go to next step

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

  4. Reading the diagnostic code (VSC system)
    1. Using SSM4, check if any diagnostic code related to the VSC system is output. (Refer to CHECKING/CLEARING DIAGNOSTIC CODES )
    RESULT DESCRIPTION

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

    A: Go to next step

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

  5. Reading of SSM4 data (vehicle speed)
    1. On the SSM4, navigate to the [Data monitor] display, and check the computer data. (Refer to DATA MONITOR )
    NOTE: Check the speed meter and the reference value of [Data monitor].

    SSM4 screen: [Each System] →[Brake Control System] →[Data monitor]

    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 stopping No significant fluctuation: When driving at a constant speed -
    RESULT DESCRIPTION

    Result Go to
    The value of [Data monitor] differs from the speed meter A
    The value of [Data monitor] roughly synchronizes with the speed meter B

    A: Go to next step

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

  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 DESCRIPTION

    Result Go to
    Operates normally A
    Does not operate normally B

    A: Go to next step

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

    Complete (Internal fault of the combination meter ASSY)