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On-Vehicle Inspection

  1. INSPECT SPEEDOMETER 
    1. Check the operation.
      1. Using a speedometer tester, inspect the speedometer and confirm that the speedometer readings are within the acceptable range. Also check the odometer operation.

        Reference: 

        km/h (Canada, Mexico) 

        KM/H (CANADA, MEXICO)

        Standard Indication Acceptable Range
        20 km/h 17.5 to 21.5 km/h
        40 km/h 38 to 42 km/h
        60 km/h 58 to 63 km/h
        80 km/h 78 to 84 km/h
        100 km/h 98.5 to 104.5 km/h
        120 km/h 119 to 125 km/h
        140 km/h 139 to 146 km/h
        160 km/h 159 to 167 km/h
        180 km/h 179 to 188 km/h
        200 km/h 199 to 209 km/h

        mph (U.S.A.) 

        MPH (U.S.A.)

        Standard Indication Acceptable Range
        20 mph 19 to 22 mph
        40 mph 39 to 42.5 mph
        60 mph 59.5 to 63.5 mph
        80 mph 79.5 to 84 mph
        100 mph 100 to 105 mph
        120 mph 121 to 126.5 mph
        NOTE: Tire wear and excessively high or low tire pressure affect speedometer indications.
      2. Check the deflection of the speedometer indicator.

        Reference: 

        Below 0.3 mph (0.5 km/h) 

  2. INSPECT SPEED SENSOR 
    1. Check the output signal waveform.
      1. Remove the combination meter assembly, but do not disconnect the connector.
      2. Fig 1: Identifying Combination Meter Connector And Waveform Graph
        G05580960Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      3. Connect an oscilloscope to terminal E13-4 and to the body ground.
      4. Start the engine.
      5. Check the signal waveform according to the conditions in the table below.
        ITEM CONTENTS

        Item Contents
        Terminal Connection SE (E13-4) and Body Ground
        Tool Setting 5 V / DIV, 20ms / DIV
        Condition Driving at approximately 12mph (20km 1 h)

        OK: 

        As shown in  Fig 1 . 

        NOTE: As the vehicle speed increases, the cycle of the signal waveform narrows.
      6. Reinstall the combination meter assembly.
  3. INSPECT TACHOMETER 
    1. Check the operation.
      1. Connect the tune-up test tachometer and start the engine.
        NOTE:
        • Reversing the connection of the tachometer will damage the transistors and the insides of the diodes.
        • When removing or installing the tachometer, be careful not to drop or strike it.
      2. Compare the result of the test with the standard indication.

        DC 13.5 V, at 25°C (77°F)

        Reference 

        INDICATION ACCEPTABLE RANGE

        Standard Indication (USA) (RPM) Standard Indication (CANADA) (r/ min) Data in () are for reference Acceptable Range (USA) (RPM) Acceptable Range (CANADA) (r/min) Data in () are for reference
        700 630 to 770
        1,000 (900 to 1,100)
        2,000 (1,850 to 2,150)
        3,000 2,800 to 3,200
        4,000 (3,800 to 4,200)
        5,000 4,800 to 5,100
        (6,000) (5,750 to 6,250)
  4. INSPECT FUEL RECEIVER GAUGE 
    1. Disconnect the L5 fuel sender gauge connector.
    2. Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Sender Gauge Connector Terminals
      G05580961Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Check the fuel receiver gauge operation when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.

      OK: 

      Needle position is on EMPTY. 

    4. Connect terminals 2 and 3 on the wire harness side connector of the fuel sender gauge.
    5. Check the fuel receiver gauge operation when the ignition switch is turned from OFF to ON.

      OK: 

      Needle position is on FULL. 

    6. Reconnect the fuel sender gauge connector.
  5. INSPECT FUEL LEVEL WARNING LIGHT 
    1. Disconnect the fuel sender gauge connector.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, then check that the fuel level needle indicates EMPTY and the fuel level warning light comes on.

      OK: 

      Fuel level warning light comes on. 

    3. Reconnect the fuel sender gauge connector.
  6. INSPECT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT 
    1. Disconnect the engine oil pressure switch connector.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
    3. Ground the terminal of the wire harness side connector, then check the engine oil pressure warning light.

      OK: 

      Engine oil pressure warning light illuminates. 

    4. Reconnect the engine oil pressure switch connector.
  7. INSPECT BRAKE WARNING LIGHT 
    1. Inspect the parking brake warning light.
      1. Disconnect the parking brake switch connector.
      2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
      3. Ground the terminal of the wire harness side connector, then check the parking brake warning light.

        OK: 

        Brake warning light illuminates. 

      4. Reconnect the parking brake switch connector.
    2. Inspect the brake fluid level warning light.
      1. Disconnect the brake fluid level warning switch connector.
      2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
      3. Connect a terminal to the other terminal of the wire harness side connector, then check the brake fluid level warning switch.

        OK: 

        Brake warning light illuminates. 

      4. Reconnect the brake fluid level warning switch connector.
  8. INSPECT BRAKE FLUID LEVEL WARNING SWITCH 
    1. Remove the reservoir tank cap and strainer.
    2. Disconnect the brake fluid level warning switch connector.
    3. Measure the resistance between the terminals.

      Standard resistance: 

      Float inside reservoir tank is in high position (switch OFF): 10 k Ω or higher 

    4. Use a syphon or a similar tool to drain fluid out of the reservoir tank.
    5. Measure the resistance between the terminals.

      Standard resistance: 

      Float inside reservoir tank is in low position (switch ON): Below 1 Ω 

    6. Pour the fluid back into the reservoir tank.
    7. Reconnect the brake fluid level warning switch connector.
    8. Reinstall the reservoir tank cap and strainer.
  9. OIL MAINTENANCE INDICATOR RESETTING PROCEDURE (U.S.A. only) 
    OIL MAINTENANCE INDICATOR CONDITION

    Oil Maintenance Indicator Condition Specified State
    Blinks Vehicle has run 4,500 miles since previous setting Indicator blinks for 15 seconds after ignition switch is turned ON (including 3 seconds for bulb check)
    Illuminates Vehicle has run 5,000 miles since previous setting Indicator illuminates after ignition switch is turned ON.
    1. Set the window display located inside the combination meter to the ODO indication.
    2. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
    3. While pressing the ODO/TRIP display change switch (reset switch) (for at least 5 seconds), turn the ignition switch ON.
    4. When the reset procedure has been completed successfully, the MAINT REQD indicator light turns off and the ODO/TRIP meter indicates 0 (zero) and then returns to its regular display.

      HINT:

      If the reset fails, the MAINT REQD indicator light remains illuminated. Perform the procedure again.