1991 LEXUS SC400 oil reset

DESCRIPTION
The combination meter has various meters and gauges which show the vehicle'\
s condition, warning lights which
monitor abnormalities in the vehicle and inform the driver, indicator lights which inform the driver of the condition
of each part of vehicle, and a function for illumination and brightness ad\
justment of meters and gauges.
The component parts of this system and their functions are described in \
the following table.
Parts NameFunction
SpeedometerThe speedometer needle moves in accordance with signals from the speed s\
ensor to
indicate the vehicle's speed.
TachometerThe tachometer needle moves in accordance with signals from the igniter \
to indicate the
engine's speed.
Water Temperatrue
GaugeThe water temperature gauge's needle moves in accordance with signals from the send-
er gauge and indicates the temperature of the engine coolant.
Fuel GaugeThe fuel gauge needle moves in accordance with signals from the sender g\
auge, indicat-
ing the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank.
OdometerThe odometer counts the total distance traveled by the vehicle in accord\
ance with pulse
signals from the speed sensor.
Twin Trip Switch
The twin trip meter counts the distance traveled by the vehicle in accor\
dance with pulse
signals from the speed sensor. It can be reset using a switch and can be used to switch
between trip meters A and B.
Circuit Plate
This plate contains the circuitry for each meter and gauge and for each \
warning light and
indicator light, as well as an internal engine oil level warning drive c\
ircuit, drive circuits for
the odometer and trip meter and brightness adjustment circuitry for each\
indicator.
Speed SensorMounted in the transmission, this sensor outputs pulse signals to the co\
mbination meter
in accordance with the speed of the output shaft.
Twin Trip SwitchOperation of this switch switches between the A and B trip meters and se\
nds reset sig-
nals to the combination meter.
Water
Temperature Sender
GaugeThis sender converts engine coolant temperatures to a resistance value i\
n signal form to
the combination meter.
Fuel Sender GaugeThis sender converts the level of fuel remaining in fuel tank to resista\
nce value and
sends the resistance value in signal form to combination meter.
Rheostat Light
Control VolumeIn order to adjust the degree of illumination of the combination meter, the resistance val-
ue of the built±in variable resistor is sent to the combination meter\
and rheostat light
control.
Fuel Level Warning
SwitchWhen the level of fuel remaining falls below a predetermined level, cont\
inuity is estab-
lished with this switch, which is built into the fuel sender gauge, caus\
ing a warning light
to light up.
Low Oil Pressure
Warning SwitchThis switch is mounted on the engine block. Continuity is established in\
this switch when
the oil pressure is low, causing a warning light to light up.
Integration Relay (Seat
Belt Warning Relay)
This relay receives current from fuse GAUGE and DOME and is connected to\
each
buckle switch, door courtesy switch, key unlock warning switch and warni\
ng light. As
part of the seat belt warning system, it sounds a chime and lights a war\
ning light when
seat belts are unfastened. As part of the key unlock warning system, it \
sounds a chime
when the set conditions are fulfilled.
Light Failure SensorThis sensor senses when a bulb in rear combination light is burnt out an\
d lights up a
warning light.
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ConnectionCheck forTester connectionConditionSpecified value
A19 A15Trip switch A/BPushContinuity
Trip switchContinuity
A19±A15Trip switch A/BFreeNo continuityTrip switchContinuity
A20 A15Trip switch RESETPushContinuityA20±A15Trip switch RESETFreeNo continuity
DOME
FuseVoltageA11±GroundConstantBattery positive voltage
Speed
SVoltageA13 A15
Ignition
switch
*3 Revolve propeller shaft0V
11 V
SensorVoltageA13±A15switch
ON*3 Stop propeller shaft0V or 11V
C1±GroundPBattery positive voltage
C2±GroundIgnitionRBattery positive voltage
Neutral start
it hVoltageC3±Ground
Ignition
switch
ON andNBattery positive voltageswitchVoltageC4±GroundON and
shift leverDBattery positive voltage
C5±Ground
shift lever
position2Battery positive voltage
C16±Ground
osition
LBattery positive voltage
O/D OFFContinuityC18 GroundO/D OFF switchONContinuity
SwitchContinuityC18±GroundO/D OFF switchOFFNo continuity
AlternatorContinuityC15±GroundEngine stopContinuity
ºLº terminalVoltageC14±GroundEngine runningBattery positive voltage
FuelContinuityA7 GroundFuel remainderFullNo continuity
SenderContinuityA7±GroundFuel remainderEmptyContinuity
GaugeFull, Approx. 79.3 mm
(3.12 in.)Approx. 6

ResistanceA8±C8Float
position1/2, Approx. 193.1 mm
(76.0 in.)Approx. 32.5

Empty, Approx. 308.1 mm
(12.13 in.)Approx. 97

*Window
washer level
ContinuityB9±GroundON (float down)Continuitywasher level
warning
switchContinuityB9 Ground
(Canada)OFF (float up)No continuity
Brake fluidBrake fluid levelON (float down)Continuity
Level warning
Brake fluid level
warning SWOFF (float up)No continuity
SW and
Parking brake
SW
ContinuityC13±GroundParking brake
ON (Depress the Ped-
al))Continuity
SWParking brake
SWOFF (Release the Ped-
al)No continuity
Low oil
PressureContinuityC19 GroundEngine condition
RunningNo continuity
Pressure
Warning SWContinuityC19±GroundEngine conditionStopContinuity
Door courtesyContinuityC12 GroundDriver's andOpen (ON)Continuityy
SwitchContinuityC12±GroundDriver s and
passenger's doorClosed (OFF)No continuity
IGN fuseVoltageC14 GroundIgnition switchONBattery positive voltageVoltageC14±GroundIgnition switchLOCK or ACCNo voltage
CIG fuseVoltageA6 GroundIgnition switchACC or ONBattery positive voltageVoltageA6±GroundIgnition switchLOCK or STARTNo voltage
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METER, ANALOGCurrent flow activates a magnetic
coil which causes a needle to
move, thereby providing a relative
display against a background
calibration.
LED (LIGHT EMITTING DIODE)
Upon current flow, these diodes
emit light without producing the
heat of a comparable light.
IGNITION COIL
Converts low±voltage DC current
into high±voltage ignition current
for firing the spark plugs.
1. SINGLE
FILAMENT
GROUND
The point at which wiring attaches
to the Body, thereby providing a
return path for an electrical circuit;
without a ground, current cannot
flow. Current flow causes a headlight
filament to heat up and emit light.
A headlight may have either a
single (1) filament or a double (2)
filament.
BATTERY
Stores chemical energy and
converts it into electrical energy.
Provides DC current for the auto's
various electrical circuits.
CAPACITOR (Condenser) A small holding unit for temporary
storage of electrical voltage.
CIRCUIT BREAKER Basically a reusable fuse, a circuit
breaker will heat and open if too
much current flows through it. Some
units automatically reset when cool,
others must be manually reset.
DIODE A semiconductor which allows
current flow in only one direction.
DIODE, ZENER A diode which allows current flow
in one direction but blocks reverse
flow only up to a specific voltage.
Above that potential, it passes the
excess voltage. This acts as a
simple voltage regulator.
FUSE A thin metal strip which burns
through when too much current
flows through it, thereby stopping
current flow and protecting a
circuit from damage.
FUSIBLE LINK A heavy±gauge wire placed in
high amperage circuits which
burns through on overloads,
thereby protecting the circuit.
The numbers indicate the cross±
section surface area of the wires. HORN
An electric device which sounds a
loud audible signal.
LIGHT Current flow through a filament
causes the filament to heat up
and emit light.
METER, DIGITAL Current flow activates one or
many LED's, LCD's, or fluorescent
displays, which provide a relative
or digital display.
MOTOR A power unit which converts
electrical energy into mechanical
energy, especially rotary motion.
CIGARETTE LIGHTER
An electric resistance heating
element.
DISTRIBUTOR, IIA Channels high±voltage current
from the ignition coil to the
individual spark plugs. 2. DOUBLE
FILAMENT
HEADLIGHTS
FUEL
(for High Current Fuse or
Fusible Link)
(for Medium Current Fuse)
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