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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 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 (tachometer)
    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
    [Tacho meter] Engine speed indication changeover 7000, 6000, 5000, 4000, 3000, 2000, 1000, 0 (r/min)
    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 engine speed specified by [Active Test] can be displayed smoothly A
    Each engine speed specified by [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 (engine 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 tachometer and the reference value of [Data monitor].

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

    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 DESCRIPTION

    Result Go to
    The reference value of [Data monitor] almost equals to the tachometer A
    The reference value of [Data monitor] differs from the tachometer B

    A: Go to next step

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

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

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

    A: Go to next step

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

  5. Reading of SSM4 data (engine speed)
    1. Using the SSM4, follow the screen display to bring up and check the [Data monitor]. (Refer to DATA MONITOR/ACTIVE TEST )
      NOTE: Check the tachometer and the reference value of [Data monitor].

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

    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 DESCRIPTION

    Result Go to
    The reference value of [Data monitor] almost equals to the tachometer A
    The reference value of [Data monitor] differs from the tachometer B

    A: Go to next step

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

  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 DESCRIPTION

    Result Go to
    Operates normally A
    Operates abnormally B

    A: Go to next step

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

    Complete (Internal fault of the combination meter ASSY)