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Inspection Procedure

  1. READ VALUE OF HAND-HELD TESTER 
    1. Check output value of ECM.
      1. Connect the hand-held tester to DLC3.
      2. Turn the ignition switch to ON and push the hand-held tester main switch ON.
      3. Select the DATA LIST mode on the hand-held tester.
      DATA LIST

      Item Condition Specified Condition Mesurement Item /Range (Display)
      COOLANT TEMP After Warming Up 80 - 95-->°C (176 - 203-->°F) Coolant Temperature / Min.: -40-->°C, Max.: 140-->°C

      NG: GO TO ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM 

      OK: GO TO next step 

  2. INSPECT COMBINATION METER ASSY 
    Fig 1: Identifying Connector Terminal C9-8
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    (REFERENCE) INSPECTION USING OSCILLOSCOPE 

    1. Check the input signal waveform.
      1. Remove the combination meter with connectors still connected.
      2. Connect the oscilloscope to the terminals C9-8 of combination meter assy and body ground.
      3. Start engine.
      4. Check the signal waveform.
        SIGNAL WAVEFORM CHECK

        Item Contents
        Tool setting 5V/DIV, 100 ms/DV
        Vehicle condition Ignition switch ON
        Fig 2: Water Temperature Sensor Waveform
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        OK: CHECK AND REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSY 

        NG: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (BETWEEN ECM AND COMBINATION METER ASSY) 
    1. Remove the combination meter.
    2. Check the continuity between terminals 14 (THWO) of ECM and C9-8 of combination meter connector.

      Standard: There is continuity. 

      NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

      OK: CHECK AND REPLACE ECM