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Engine Coolant Temperature Receiver Gauge Malfunction [01/2019 - 09/2022]: Procedure

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  1. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 
    1. Check if CAN communication system DTCs are output.

      Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [01/2019 - 03/2019] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [03/2019 - 09/2019] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [09/2019 - 04/2020] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [04/2020 - 09/2022]

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output A
      DTCs are output B

    Result: 

    GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 

    Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [06/2018 - 09/2022]

    Result: 

    See step  2

  2. CONFIRM MODEL 
    1. Choose the model to be inspected.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      for M20A-FKS A
      for 2ZR-FAE B

    Result: 

    See step  4

    Result: 

    See step  3

  3. CHECK FOR DTC (SFI SYSTEM) 
    1. Check if SFI system DTCs are output.

      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output A
      DTCs are output B

    Result: 

    See step  5

    Result: 

    GO TO SFI SYSTEM 

    Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [01/2019 - 03/2019] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [03/2019 - 09/2019] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [09/2019 - 04/2020] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [04/2020 - 06/2020] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [06/2020 - 06/2021] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [06/2021 - 09/2022]

  4. CHECK FOR DTC (SFI SYSTEM) 
    1. Check if SFI system DTCs are output.

      Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output A
      DTCs are output B

    Result: 

    GO TO SFI SYSTEM 

    Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [01/2019 - 03/2019] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [03/2019 - 04/2020] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [04/2020 - 09/2022]

    Result: 

    See step  5

  5. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Combination Meter / Active Test.
    5. Perform the Active Test according to the display on the Techstream.

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Control Range Diagnostic Note
      Water Temperature Meter Operation (50C, 122F) Engine coolant temperature receiver gauge
      (50°C, 122°F)
      ON See [Display 1]
      Water Temperature Meter Operation (60C, 140F) Engine coolant temperature receiver gauge
      (60°C, 140°F)
      ON See [Display 1]
      Water Temperature Meter Operation (70C, 158F) Engine coolant temperature receiver gauge
      (70°C, 158°F)
      ON See [Display 1]
      Water Temperature Meter Operation (80C, 176F) Engine coolant temperature receiver gauge
      (80°C, 176°F)
      ON See [Display 1]
      Water Temperature Meter Operation (Middle) Engine coolant temperature receiver gauge
      (Middle)
      ON See [Display 1]
      Water Temperature Meter Operation (110C, 230F) Engine coolant temperature receiver gauge
      (110°C, 230°F)
      ON See [Display 1]
      Water Temperature Meter Operation (120C, 248F) Engine coolant temperature receiver gauge
      (120°C, 248°F)
      ON See [Display 1]
      Water Temperature Meter Operation (127C, 260F) Engine coolant temperature receiver gauge
      (127°C, 260°F)
      ON See [Display 1]

      [Display 1]: Water Temperature Meter Operation 

      GTY887498Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A for 4.2 Inch Type Multi-information Display *B for 7 Inch Type Multi-information Display
      *a Engine Coolant Temperature Receiver Gauge - -

      HINT: 

      Refer to the following table for the specified engine coolant temperature receiver gauge position for each selected value.

      Tester Display engine coolant temperature receiver gauge indication
      Water Temperature Meter Operation
      (50C, 122F)
      Between 1 and 2 is indicated
      Water Temperature Meter Operation
      (60C, 140F)
      Between 2 and 3 is indicated
      Water Temperature Meter Operation
      (70C, 158F)
      Between 3 and 4 is indicated
      Water Temperature Meter Operation
      (80C, 176F)
      Approximately 4 is indicated
      Water Temperature Meter Operation
      (Middle)
      Approximately 4 is indicated
      Water Temperature Meter Operation
      (110C, 230F)
      Between 5 and 6 is indicated
      Water Temperature Meter Operation
      (120C, 248F)
      Approximately 7 is indicated
      Water Temperature Meter Operation
      (127C, 260F)
      Approximately 8 is indicated

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      Water Temperature Meter Operation (50C, 122F)

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      Water Temperature Meter Operation (60C, 140F)

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      Water Temperature Meter Operation (70C, 158F)

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      Water Temperature Meter Operation (80C, 176F)

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      Water Temperature Meter Operation (Middle)

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      Water Temperature Meter Operation (110C, 230F)

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      Water Temperature Meter Operation (120C, 248F)

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      Water Temperature Meter Operation (127C, 260F)

      OK

      Engine coolant temperature receiver gauge indication is normal.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE ECM 

    for M20A-FKS: Refer to REMOVAL [01/2019 - 03/2019] , or refer to REMOVAL [03/2019 - 09/2022]

    for 2ZR-FAE: Refer to REMOVAL [01/2019 - 03/2019] , or refer to REMOVAL [03/2019 - 09/2022]

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [01/2019 - 03/2019] , or refer to REMOVAL [03/2019 - 09/2022]