FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures

TROUBLESHOOTING

PRECAUTIONS

1. When checking voltage, resistance, etc., use a high impedance type tester (it is impossible with a simple tester).
2. When the ignition switch is turned to START, all meters will go out but this is normal.
3. When replacing the internal mechanism (computer parts) of the meter, be careful that no part of your body or clothing comes in contact with the terminals of the leads from the IC, etc. of the replacement parts (spare parts).
4. Do not disconnect the battery while engine is running as this would cause an instant reverse charge, resulting in damage to the components.
5. Always disconnect the battery terminals before pulling apart connectors or terminals.
8. To prevent damage, handle meters with care.




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TROUBLESHOOTING/COMBINATION METER

ALL METERS, GAUGES AND ILLUMINATIONS





1. No display at all.





2. One indicator needle does not light up.





3. The character plate is illuminated on one side.





4. Brightness does not change even when light control switch is operated.(OFF-TAIL)





5. Brightness does not change even when rheostat volume is turned.





6. Does not go out while starter running.

SPEEDOMETER








7. Speedometer does not operate while driving.





8. Vehicle speed signal (4P) faulty.

TACHOMETER





9. Tachometer does not operate while engine running.

FUEL GAUGE





10. Does not operate or operation is abnormal.

FUEL LEVEL WARNING





11. Warning light does not light up or always lights up.

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE





12. Does not operate or operation is abnormal.

ODOMETER AND TWIN TRIP METER





13. Display does not alter during driving.





14. Display is reset whenever ignition switch is turned OFF.

OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE DISPLAY





15. Abnormal display.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL WARNING





16. Warning light does not light up.





17. Warning light always light up.

ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED TRANSMISSION PWR INDICATOR





18. Abnormal operation or indicator does not light up.

CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR





19. Abnormal operation or Indicator does not light up.

O/D OFF INDICATOR





20. Abnormal operation or Indicator does not light up.

SHIFT POSITION INDICATOR





21. Abnormal operation or Indicator does not light up.

TRAC OFF INDICATOR





22. Abnormal operation or Indicator does not light up.

ABS WARNING





23. Abnormal operation or warning light does not light up.

HIGH BEAM INDICATOR





24. Abnormal operation or Indicator does not light up.

TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR





25. Abnormal operation or Indicator does not light up.

WINDOW WASHER LEVEL WARNING SWITCH





26. Abnormal operation or Indicator does not light up.





TROUBLESHOOTING/ WARNING LIGHTS AND INDICATOR LIGHT IN METER CLUSTER

The table below will be useful for you in troubleshooting these electrical problems. The most likely causes of the malfunction are shown in the order of their probability. Inspect each part in the order shown and replace the part when it is found to be faulty.