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Problem Symptoms Table [12/2012 - 10/2015]

  1. *: w/ Smart Key System
NOTE:
  • Before replacing the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly), refer to Registration.*

    Refer to Speedometer Malfunction [12/2012 - 10/2015]

  • When replacing the combination meter assembly, make sure to replace it with a new one.
  • When replacing the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU), make sure to replace it with a new one.

HINT: 

METER OR GAUGE

Symptom Suspected Area Link
Speedometer malfunction Speedometer circuit Refer to REGISTRATION [12/2012 - ]
Tachometer malfunction Tachometer circuit Refer to Tachometer Malfunction [12/2012 - ]
Fuel receiver gauge malfunction Fuel receiver gauge circuit Refer to Fuel Receiver Gauge Malfunction [12/2012 - ]
WARNING OR INDICATOR

Symptom Suspected Area Link
Open door warning light does not come on CAN communication system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - 10/2015]
Perform Active Test (Indicat. Lamp Doors All Open) Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [12/2012 - 10/2015]
Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
Main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
Brake warning light does not come on CAN communication system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - 10/2015]
CHeck indicator/warning light Refer to OPERATION CHECK [12/2012 - 10/2015] 
Perform Active Test (Indicat. Lamp Brake) Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [12/2012 - 10/2015]
Vehicle stability control system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - ]
Brake master cylinder reservoir sub-assembly (brake fluid level warning switch) Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2012 - ]
Harness or connector -
Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
Front seat belt warning light does not come on CAN communication system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - 10/2015]
Perform Active Test (Driver Side Seat Belt) Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [12/2012 - 10/2015]
Seat belt warning system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - ]
Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
SRS warning light does not come on CAN communication system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - 10/2015]
CHeck indicator/warning light Refer to OPERATION CHECK [12/2012 - 10/2015] 
Perform Active Test (Indicat. Lamp Airbag) Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [12/2012 - 10/2015]
Airbag system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - ]
Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
Engine coolant temperature warning light does not come on CAN communication system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - 10/2015]
CHeck indicator/warning light Refer to OPERATION CHECK [12/2012 - 10/2015] 
Perform Active Test (Indicat. Lamp Coolant Hot) Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [12/2012 - 10/2015]
Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
ECM Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
Charge warning light does not come on CAN communication system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - 10/2015]
CHeck indicator/warning light Refer to OPERATION CHECK [12/2012 - 10/2015] 
Perform Active Test (Indicat. Lamp Charge) Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [12/2012 - 10/2015]
Harness or connector -
Generator assembly Refer to INSPECTION [12/2012 - ]
Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
ECM Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
Engine oil pressure warning light does not come on CHeck indicator/warning light Refer to OPERATION CHECK [12/2012 - 10/2015] 
Perform Active Test (Indicat. Oil Pressure) Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [12/2012 - 10/2015]
Harness or connector -
Engine oil pressure switch assembly Refer to INSPECTION [12/2012 - ]
Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
A/T OIL TEMP warning light does not come on CAN communication system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - 10/2015]
CHeck indicator/warning light Refer to OPERATION CHECK [12/2012 - 10/2015] 
Perform Active Test (A/T Oil Temperature Operation) Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [12/2012 - 10/2015]
Automatic transaxle system (U760E) Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - ]
Automatic transaxle system (U760F) Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - ]
Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
EPS warning light does not come on CAN communication system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - 10/2015]
CHeck indicator/warning light Refer to OPERATION CHECK [12/2012 - 10/2015] 
Perform Active Test (Indicat. EPS) Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [12/2012 - 10/2015]
Power steering system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - ]
Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
MIL does not come on CHeck indicator/warning light Refer to OPERATION CHECK [12/2012 - 10/2015] 
Harness or connector -
SFI system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - ]
Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
Slip indicator light does not come on CAN communication system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - 10/2015]
CHeck indicator/warning light Refer to OPERATION CHECK [12/2012 - 10/2015] 
Perform Active Test (Indicat. Lamp Slip) Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [12/2012 - 10/2015]
Vehicle stability control system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - ]
Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
VSC OFF indicator light does not come on CAN communication system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - 10/2015]
CHeck indicator/warning light Refer to OPERATION CHECK [12/2012 - 10/2015] 
Perform Active Test (Indicat. VSC OFF) Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [12/2012 - 10/2015]
Vehicle stability control system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - ]
Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
TRAC OFF indicator light does not come on (for AWD) CAN communication system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - 10/2015]
CHeck indicator/warning light Refer to OPERATION CHECK [12/2012 - 10/2015] 
Perform Active Test (VSC TRC Indicator) Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [12/2012 - 10/2015]
Vehicle stability control system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - ]
Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
ABS warning light does not come on CAN communication system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - 10/2015]
CHeck indicator/warning light Refer to OPERATION CHECK [12/2012 - 10/2015] 
Perform Active Test (Indicat. Lamp ABS) Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [12/2012 - 10/2015]
Vehicle stability control system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - ]
Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
Tire pressure warning light does not come on (w/ Tire Pressure Warning System) CAN communication system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - 10/2015]
CHeck indicator/warning light Refer to OPERATION CHECK [12/2012 - 10/2015] 
Perform Active Test (Indicat. Tire Pressure Warning System) Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [12/2012 - 10/2015]
Tire pressure warning system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - ]
Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
Fuel level warning light does not come on (Fuel receiver gauge operates normally) Perform Active Test (Indicat. Lamp Fuel) Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [12/2012 - 10/2015]
Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
AWD warning light does not come on (for AWD) CAN communication system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - 10/2015]
CHeck indicator/warning light Refer to OPERATION CHECK [12/2012 - 10/2015] 
Perform Active Test (4WD Warning Indicator) Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [12/2012 - 10/2015]
Dynamic torque control AWD system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - ]
Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
AWD lock indicator light does not come on (for AWD) CAN communication system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - 10/2015]
CHeck indicator/warning light Refer to OPERATION CHECK [12/2012 - 10/2015] 
Perform Active Test (Indicat. 4WD Lock) Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [12/2012 - 10/2015]
Dynamic torque control AWD system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - ]
Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
AUTO LSD indicator light does not come on (for 2WD) CAN communication system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - 10/2015]
CHeck indicator/warning light Refer to OPERATION CHECK [12/2012 - 10/2015] 
Perform Active Test (Indicat. Auto LSD) Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [12/2012 - 10/2015]
Vehicle stability control system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - ]
Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
BSM indicator light does not come on (w/ Blind Spot Monitor System) CAN communication system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - 10/2015]
CHeck indicator/warning light Refer to OPERATION CHECK [12/2012 - 10/2015] 
Perform Active Test (Blind Spot Monitor Indicator) Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [12/2012 - 10/2015]
Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
Blind spot monitor sensor Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - 10/2015]
Automatic high beam indicator light does not come on (w/ Automatic High Beam System) CAN communication system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - 10/2015]
CHeck indicator/warning light Refer to OPERATION CHECK [12/2012 - 10/2015] 
Perform Active Test (Automatic High Beam Indicator) Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [12/2012 - 10/2015]
Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
Main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
Cruise control indicator light does not come on CAN communication system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - 10/2015]
Perform Active Test (Indicat. Lamp Cruise, Cruise Indicator) Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [12/2012 - 10/2015]
Cruise control system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - ]
Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
Smart warning light does not come on (w/ Smart Key System) CAN communication system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - 10/2015]
Perform Active Test (Smart System Indicator, Smart System Warning) Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [12/2012 - 10/2015]
Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - 10/2015]
High beam indicator light does not come on (High beam headlight operates normally) Harness or connector -
Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
Main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
Front fog indicator light does not come on (Front fog light operates normally) (w/ Front Fog Light) Harness or connector -
Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
Turn indicator light does not come on (Turn signal light operates normally) Perform Active Test [Turn Signal (Left) Indicator, Turn Signal (Right) Indicator] Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [12/2012 - 10/2015]
Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
SPORT indicator light does not come on CAN communication system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - 10/2015]
Perform Active Test [Indicat. Sport (CVT Sport)] Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [12/2012 - 10/2015]
Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
ECM Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
ECO MODE indicator light does not come on CAN communication system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - 10/2015]
Perform Active Test (Indicat. ECO MODE) Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [12/2012 - 10/2015]
Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
ECM Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
Eco driving indicator light does not come on CAN communication system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - 10/2015]
CHeck indicator/warning light Refer to OPERATION CHECK [12/2012 - 10/2015] 
Perform Active Test (Indicat. ECONO) Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [12/2012 - 10/2015]
Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
ECM Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
SET indicator light does not come on CAN communication system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - 10/2015]
Perform Active Test (Indicat. SET) Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [12/2012 - 10/2015]
Cruise control system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - ]
Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
Lane departure alart indicator light does not come on (w/ Lane Departure Alart System) CAN communication system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - 10/2015]
Perform Active Test [LDA Control Indicator, LDA Warning Indicator, LDA Control Indicator (Left), LDA Warning Indicator (Left), LDA Control Indicator (Right), LDA Warning Indicator (Right)] Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [12/2012 - 10/2015]
Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
Lane departure warning camera Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - 10/2015]
MAINT REQD indicator light does not come on (for U.S.A.) CAN communication system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - 10/2015]
CHeck indicator/warning light Refer to OPERATION CHECK [12/2012 - 10/2015] 
Perform Active Test (Maintenance Indicator) Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [12/2012 - 10/2015]
Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
Brake actuator assembly (skid control ECU) Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - 10/2015]
Washer level indicator light does not come on Level warning switch assembly Refer to INSPECTION [12/2012 - ]
Harness or connector -
Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY

Symptom Suspected Area Link
Engine coolant temperature receiver gauge display malfunction Engine coolant temperature receiver gauge circuit Refer to Engine Coolant Temperature Receiver Gauge Malfunction [12/2012 - ]
Eco driving indicator zone display malfunction Check customize setting Refer to CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS [12/2012 - 10/2015] 
CAN communication system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - 10/2015]
Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
ECM Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
Outside temperature display malfunction Thermister assembly -
Harness or connector -
Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
Shift position indicator display malfunction CAN communication system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - 10/2015]
Perform Active Test (A/T Indicator Operation 1, A/T Indicator Operation 2, A/T Indicator Operation 3) Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [12/2012 - 10/2015]
Automatic transaxle system (U760E) Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - ]
Automatic transaxle system (U760F) Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - ]
Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
ECM Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
Current fuel consumption display malfunction (Combination meter assembly operates normally) Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
Average fuel consumption display malfunction (Combination meter assembly operates normally) Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
Cruising range display malfunction (Combination meter assembly operates normally) Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
Average vehicle speed display malfunction (Combination meter assembly operates normally) Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
ODO/TRIP meter display malfunction (Combination meter assembly operates normally) Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
Light control rheostat display malfunction (Combination meter assembly operates normally) Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
Multi-information display is missing dots Perform Active Test (Meter Display 1, Meter Display 2) Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [12/2012 - 10/2015]
Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
Customize setting display malfunction Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
BUZZER

Symptom Suspected Area Link
Seat belt warning buzzer does not operate (Seat belt warning light operates normally) Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
EPS buzzer does not operate (Power steering system operates normally) Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
Smart key system buzzer does not operate (Smart key system operates normally) (w/ Smart Key System) Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
Key reminder buzzer does not operate (w/o Smart Key System) CAN communication system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - 10/2015]
Key reminder warning system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - ]
Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
Main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
Brake buzzer does not operate (Other systems operate normally) Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
Engine immobiliser certification buzzer does not operate (Immobiliser system operates normally) (w/ Smart Key System) Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
PKB-ON driving warning buzzer does not operate (Brake warning light operates normally) Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
Driving with any door opened warning buzzer does not operate (Other systems operate normally) Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
Sports shift reject buzzer does not operate (Other systems operate normally) Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
Light reminder buzzer does not operate CAN communication system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - 10/2015]
Lighting system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - ]
Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
Main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
Turn signal flasher buzzer does not operate (Turn signal light operates normally) Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]

Others

OTHERS

Symptom Suspected Area Link
Operating light control rheostat does not change light brightness Light control rheostat Refer to INSPECTION [12/2012 - ]
Harness or connector -
Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
Meter illumination is always dark CAN communication system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - 10/2015]
Lighting system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - ]
Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
Main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]
Multi-information display does not change using DISP switch Read the Data List (ODO/TRIP Change SW) Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [12/2012 - 10/2015]
Steering pad switch assembly Refer to INSPECTION [12/2012 - 10/2015]
Spiral cable sub-assembly Refer to INSPECTION [12/2012 - 10/2015]
Harness or connector -
Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]