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Inspection Procedure

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HINT:

If DTC U0100 has been stored, troubleshoot the CAN communication system first.

  1. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST BY TECHSTREAM (TACHO METER OPERATION) 
    1. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    3. Turn the tester on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Combination Meter / Active Test.
    5. Check the operation by referring to the values in the table below.

      Combination Meter: 

      CONTROL RANGE CHART

      Tester Display Test Part Control Range Diagnostic Note
      Tacho Meter Operation Tachometer 0, 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000, 7000 (rpm) -

      OK: 

      Needle indication is normal. 

    NG: REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 

    OK: Go to next step 

  2. READ VALUE OF DATA LIST (ENGINE RPM) 
    1. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    3. Turn the tester on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Combination Meter / Data List.
    5. Check the values by referring to the values in the table below.

      Combination Meter: 

      MEASUREMENT ITEM/RANGE CHART

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Engine Rpm Engine speed/Min.: 0 rpm, Max.: 12750 rpm Almost same as actual engine speed (When engine is running) If data received from the ECM exceeds the range that can be displayed on the meter, the meter continues to display the maximum value of the range.

      OK: 

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

    NG: REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 

    OK:GO TO SFI SYSTEM