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Speedometer Malfunction





METER: METER / GAUGE SYSTEM: Speedometer Malfunction
- Speedometer Malfunction

DESCRIPTION

The combination meter assembly controls the speedometer in accordance with vehicle speed signals from the speedometer sensor.

WIRING DIAGRAM





INSPECTION PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE

1. CONFIRM DTC OUTPUT (CAN COMMUNICATION DTC)

(a) Check DTC Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

Result:





B -- GO TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART U0129
A -- Continue to next step.

2. CONFIRM DTC OUTPUT (SPEED SENSOR DTC)

(a) Check DTCs Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

Result:





B -- GO TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART Vehicle Stability Control System
A -- Continue to next step.

3. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (SPEED METER)

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the ignition switch on (IG) and turn the tester on.

(c) Operate the Techstream according to the display and select "Active Test" Meter / Gauge System.

Body Electrical / Combination meter / Active Test:





OK:

Vehicle speed displayed on the tester is approximately the same as that of the speedometer reading.

NG -- REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Removal
OK -- Continue to next step.

4. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (SPEED METER)

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the ignition switch on (IG) and the tester on.

(c) Operate the Techstream according to the display and select "Data List" Meter / Gauge System.

Body Electrical / Combination meter / Data List:





OK:

Vehicle speed displayed on the tester is approximately the same as the actual vehicle speed

NOTICE:
Determine whether the value displayed on the tester is within the acceptable range by referring to reference values described in "ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION" Component Tests and General Diagnostics.

NG -- REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY

OK -- USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

5. REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY

(a) Replace the combination meter assembly with a new or a normal one Removal.

OK:

The operation of the speedometer returns to normal.

NG -- REPLACE ABS AND TRACTION ACTUATOR (SKID CONTROL ECU) Removal

OK -- END