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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 REFERENCE

        Item Condition Specified Condition Measurement Item/Range (Display)
        COOLANT TEMP After Warming Up 80 - 95°C (176 - 203°F) Coolant Temperature/ Min.: -40°C, Max.: 140°C
    1. NG: GO TO ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM 
    2. OK: GO to Next step. 
  2. INSPECT COMBINATION METER ASSY 

    (REFERENCE) INSPECTION USING OSCILLOSCOPE 

    1. Check the input signal waveform.
      1. Remove the combination meter with connectors still connected.
      2. Fig 1: Locating Temperature Receiver Gauge Connector
        G02861049Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      3. Connect the oscilloscope to the terminals C9-8 of combination meter assy and body ground.
      4. Start engine.
      5. Check the signal waveform.
        WAVEFORM REFERENCE

        Item Contents
        Tool setting 5 V/ DIV, 100 ms/ DV
        Vehicle condition Ignition switch ON
        Fig 2: Input Signal Waveform
        G02861050Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. OK: CHECK AND REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSY 
    2. 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. 

    1. NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 
    2. OK: CHECK AND REPLACE ECM