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Vehicle Speed Signal Circuit




VEHICLE SPEED SIGNAL CIRCUIT

Description

Unified meter and A/C amp. sends vehicle speed signal to power steering control unit.


Diagnosis Procedure


1. PERFORM UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP. SELF-DIAGNOSIS

With CONSULT
1.Turn the ignition switch ON.
2.Perform "METER/M&A" self-diagnosis. Refer to "CONSULT Function (METER/M&A)" CONSULT Function.
Is any DTC detected?
YES- Check the DTC.
NO- GO TO 2.

2. CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP. AND POWER STEERING CONTROL

UNIT
1.Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2.Disconnect unified meter and A/C amp. harness connector.
3.Disconnect power steering control unit harness connector.
4.Check the continuity between unified meter and A/C amp. harness connector and power steering control unit harness connector.





5.Check the continuity between power steering control unit harness connector and ground.





Is the inspection result normal?
YES- GO TO 3.
NO- Repair or replace error-detected parts.

3. CHECK VEHICLE SPEED SIGNAL (1)

1.Connect unified meter and A/C amp. harness connector.
2.Check the unified meter and A/C amp. input/output standard values. Refer to "Reference Value" Warning Chime System.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES- GO TO 4.
NO- Replace unified meter and A/C amp. Refer to "Exploded View" Exploded View.

4. CHECK VEHICLE SPEED SIGNAL (2)

1.Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2.Connect power steering control unit harness connector.
3.Check the signal between power steering control unit harness connector and ground with oscilloscope.





Is the inspection result normal?
YES- GO TO 5.
NO- Replace power steering control unit. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Service and Repair.

5. CHECK TERMINALS AND HARNESS CONNECTORS

- Check the power steering control unit pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.
- Check the unified meter and A/C amp. pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES- INSPECTION END
NO- Repair or replace error-detected parts.