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Meter / Gauge System








METER: METER / GAUGE SYSTEM: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
HINT:
- Use these procedures to troubleshoot the meter / gauge system.
- *: Use the Techstream.

1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
NEXT -- Continue to next step.
2. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE
Standard voltage:
11 to 14 V
If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.
NEXT -- Continue to next step.
3. CHECK COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (CAN)*
(a) Use the Techstream to check if the CAN communication system is functioning normally.
Result:






B -- GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
A -- Continue to next step.
4. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Result:






B -- Go to step 6
A -- Continue to next step.
5. OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING*
(a) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST Meter / Gauge System
(b) Terminals of ECU Meter / Gauge System
(c) On-vehicle Inspection Component Tests and General Diagnostics
NEXT -- Continue to next step.
6. REPAIR OR REPLACE
NEXT -- Continue to next step.
7. CONFIRMATION TEST
NEXT -- END