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Inspection Procedure

  1. READ VALUE OF TECHSTREAM (TACHOMETER) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON and turn the tester ON.
    3. Select the item below from the Data List, and read the value displayed on the Techstream.

      METER 

      DATA LIST - METER

      Item Measurement Item/Range (Display) Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      TACHOMETER Engine speed/Min.: 0 rpm, Max.: 12,750 rpm Approximately same as actual engine speed (When engine is running) -

      OK: 

      Engine speed displayed on the tester is approximately the same as the actual engine speed. 

    NG: GO TO SFI SYSTEM  (See HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING )

    OK: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK WIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY - ECM) 
    1. Disconnect the E13 combination meter connector.
    2. Fig 1: Identifying ECM And Combination Meter Connectors Terminals
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    3. Disconnect the E46 ECM connector.
    4. Measure the resistance.

      Standard resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      E13-12 (S) - E46-1 (TACH) Below 1 Ω
      E13-12 (S) or E46-1 (TACH) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
    5. Reconnect the ECM connector.
    6. Reconnect the combination meter connector.

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL  )