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Inspection Procedure

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HINT:

  1. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST BY TECHSTREAM (COOLANT HOT) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON and turn the tester ON.
    3. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Combination Meter / Active Test.

      Body Electrical / Combination Meter / Active Test: 

      BODY ELECTRICAL / COMBINATION METER / ACTIVE TEST

      Tester Display Test Part Control Range
      Indicate. Lamp Coolant Hot ON: Engine coolant temperature warning light flashes
      OFF: Engine coolant temperature warning light turns off
      -
      Indicate. Lamp Coolant Cool ON: Engine coolant temperature indicator light flashes
      OFF: Engine coolant temperature indicator light turns off
      -
      Water Temperature Meter Operation HIGH: Engine coolant temperature warning light flashes
      NORMAL: Engine coolant temperature warning light and indicator light turns off
      LOW: Engine coolant temperature indicator light illuminates
      -

      OK: 

      Both the engine coolant temperature warning light and indicator light are operated in accordance with the tester instructions. 

    NG: REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  2. READ VALUE OF TECHSTREAM (COOLANT TEMP) 
    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.

      Body Electrical / Combination Meter / Data List: 

      BODY ELECTRICAL / COMBINATION METER / DATA LIST

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Coolant Temperature Engine coolant temperature /Min.: 0°C, Max.: 127.5°C After warming up: 75 to 105°C (167 to 221°F) -

      HINT:

      • If the value is 0°C (32°F), the sensor circuit is open.
      • If the value is 127.5°C (262°F), the sensor circuit is shorted.

      OK: 

      Coolant temperature displayed on the tester is between 75°C (167°F) and 105°C (221°F) after warming up. 

    NG:  GO TO SFI SYSTEM

    OK: REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY