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TACHOMETER INSPECTION
INSPECT TACHOMETER
ON±VEHICLE
(a) Connect a tune±up test tachometer, and start the engine.
NOTICE: Reversing the connection of the tachometer
will damage the transistors and diodes inside.
(b) Compare the tester and tachometer indications.
If error is excessive, replace the tachometer.
RPM (DC 13.5 V, 25°C (77°F))
Standard indication (rpm) Allowable range (rpm)
700
630±770
1000 915±1115
2000 1920±2220
3000 2890±3350
4000
3940±4400
5000 5025±5425
6500 6650±6950
7000 7025±7625
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OD TRIP METER INSPECTION
INSPECT OD/TRIP METER (in Telltale Light RH)
(a) Remove the telltale light with connector still connected.
(b) Check the continuity and voltage.
Tester connection to
terminal number
Condition
Specified condition
7±Ground*1
Constant
Continuity
1±Ground*1 Ignition Switch ºONº position Battery positive voltage
4±Ground*1
Light Control Switch ºTAILº or ºHEADº
position
Battery positive voltage
5±7*1
Ignition Switch ON
Drive the vehicle slowly
0V e Battery positive voltage
6±7*2
Ignition Switch ON
Drive the vehicle slowly
0V e more than 5V
8±Ground*1 Constant Battery positive voltage
10±Ground*1
Ignition Switch ON, Light Control Switch
TAIL or HEAD, Turn the light control
Rheostat knob to clockwise
6V " 0V
*1: If continuity or voltage are not as specified, check vehicle
side.
*
2: If voltage is not as specified, replace the telltale light.
FUEL GAUGE INSPECTION
1. INSPECT RECEIVER GAUGE OPERATION
(a) Disconnect the connector from the sender gauge assembly.
(b) Turn the ignition switch ON, check that the receiver gauge
needle indicates EMPTY.
(c) Connect terminals 2 and 3 on the wire harness side
connector through a 3.4 W test bulb.
(d) Turn the ignition switch ON, check that the bulb lights up and
receiver gauge needle moves toward the full side.
HINT: Because of the silicon oil in the gauge, it will take a
short time for the needle to stabilize.
If operation is not as specified, inspect the receiver gauge re-
sistance. BE±48
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2. INSECT RECEIVER GAUGE RESISTANCE
Measure the resistance between terminals.
Between terminals Resistance ()
A±B Approx. 269.7
A±C Approx. 123.5
B±C Approx. 146.2
If resistance value is not as specified, replace the fuel receiv-
er gauge.
3. INSPECT SENDER GAUGE RESISTANCE
Measure the resistance between terminals 2 and 3 for each
float position.
Float position mm (in.)
Resistance ()
F Approx. 33.8 (1.33) Approx. 4.0
1/2 Approx. 44.8 (1.76) Approx. 55.0
E Approx. 141.1 (5.55) Approx. 107.0
If resistance value is not as specified, replace the sender
gauge.
FUEL LEVEL WARNING INSPECTION
1. INSPECT WARNING LIGHT
(a) Disconnect the connector from the sender gauge.
(b) Connect terminals 1 and 3 on the wire harness side
connector.
(c) Turn the ignition switch ON, check that the warning light lights
up.
If the warning light does not light up, test the bulb or inspect
wire harness.
2. INSPECT SWITCH
(a) Apply battery positive voltage between terminals 1 and 3
through a 3.4 W test bulb, check that the bulb lights up.
HINT: It will take a short time for the bulb to light up.
(b) Submerge the switch in fuel, check that the bulb goes out.
If operation is not as specified, replace the sender gauge.
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ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE INSPECTION
1. INSPECT RECEIVER GAUGE OPERATION
(a) Disconnect the connector from the sender gauge.
(b) Turn the ignition switch ON, check that the receiver gauge
needle indicates COOL.
(c) Ground terminal on the wire harness side connector through
a 3 W test bulb.
(d) Turn the ignition switch ON, check that the bulb lights up and
the receiver gauge needle moves toward the hot side.
If operation is as specified, replace the sender gauge.
Then recheck the system.
If operation is not as specified, measure the receiver gauge
resistance.
2. INSPECT RECEIVER GAUGE RESISTANCE
Measure the resistance between terminals.
HINT: Connect the test leads so that the current from the
ohmmeter can flow according to the chart order.
Between terminals Resistance ()
A±B
Approx. 229.7
A±C Approx. 54.0
B±C Approx. 175.7
If resistance value is not as specified, replace the engine
coolant temperature receiver gauge.
3. INSPECT SENDER GAUGE RESISTANCE
Measure the resistance between terminal and gauge body.
Temperature °C (°F) Resistance ()
50 (122.0) 160 ~ 240
120 (248.0) 17.1 ~ 21.2
If resistance value is not as specified, replace the engine
coolant temperature sender gauge. BE±50
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LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT SWITCH
(a) Check that there is continuity between terminal and ground
with the engine stopped.
(b) Check that there is no continuity between terminal and
ground with the engine running.
HINT: Oil pressure should be over 29 kPa (0.3 kgf/ cm
2, 4.3
psi)
If operation is not as specified, replace the switch.
2. INSPECT WARNING LIGHT
(a) Disconnect the connector from the warning switch and
ground terminal on the wire harness side connector.
(b) Turn the ignition switch ON, check that the warning light lights
up.
If the warning light does not light up, test the bulb or inspect
wire harness.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL WARNING
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT SWITCH
(a) Check that there is continuity between terminal with the
switch in each position.
(b) Heat the switch to above 60°C (140°F) in an oil bath.
(c) Check that there is continuity between terminals with the
switch ON (float up).
(d) Check that there is no continuity between terminals with the
switch OFF (float down).
If operation is not as specified, replace the switch.
2. INSPECT WARNING LIGHT
(a) Disconnect the connector from the switch.
(b) Ground terminal 1 on the wire harness connector.
(c) Turn the ignition switch ON. Check that the warning light
lights up approximately 40 seconds later.
If the warning light does not light up, inspect bulb or wire har-
ness.
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BRAKE FLUID LEVEL WARNING
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT SWITCH
(a) Remove the reservoir tank cap and strainer.
(b) Disconnect the connector.
(c) Check that there is no continuity between terminals with the
switch OFF (float up).
(d) Use syphon, etc. to take fluid out of the reservoir tank.
(e) Check that there is continuity between terminals with the
switch ON (float down).
(f) Pour the fluid back in the reservoir tank.
If operation is not as specified, replace the switch.
2. INSPECT WARNING LIGHT
(a) Disconnect the connector from the brake fluid warning
switch.
(b) Release the parking brake pedal.
(c) Connect terminals on the wire harness side of the level
warning switch connector.
(d) Start the engine, check that the warning light lights up.
If the warning light does not light up, test the bulb or wire har-
ness.
PARKING BRAKE WARNING
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT SWITCH
(a) Check that there is continuity between terminal and switch
body with the switch ON (switch pin released).
(b) Check that there is no continuity between terminal and switch
body with the switch OFF (switch pin pushed in).
If operation is not as specified, replace the switch or inspect
ground point.
2. INSPECT WARNING LIGHT
(a) Disconnect the connector from the parking brake switch and
the brake fluid warning switch.
(b) Ground terminal on the wire harness side connector.
(c) Start the engine, check that the warning light lights up.
If the warning light does not light up, test the bulb or inspect
wire harness. BE±52
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LIGHT FAILURE SENSOR INSPECTION
1. INSPECT SENSOR CIRCUIT
Disconnect the connector from the sensor and inspect the
connector on the wire harness side, as shown.
Tester connection to
terminal number
Condition
Specified condition
1±Ground Constant Continuity*
2±Ground Constant Continuity*
9±Ground Constant Continuity*
10±Ground
Constant
Continuity*
11±Ground Constant Continuity
12±Ground Constant Continuity*
3±Ground Light control switch position OFF No Voltage 3±Ground Light control switch position TAIL or HEAD Battery positive voltage
4±Ground
Ignition switch position LOCK or ACC
No voltage
4±Ground Ignition switch position ON Battery positive voltage
7±Ground Stop light switch position OFF No voltage
7±Ground Stop light switch position ON Battery positive voltage
8±Ground
Engine condition Stop
No voltage
8±Ground Engine condition Running Battery positive voltage
*: There is resistance because this circuit is grounded
through the bulb.
If circuit is as specified, replace the sensor.
If the circuit is not as specified, inspect the circuits connected
to other parts.
2. INSPECT WARNING LIGHT
(a) Disconnect the connector from the light failure sensor and
ground terminal 4 on the wire harness side connector.
(b) Start the engine, check that the warning light lights up.
If the warning light does not light up, test the bulb or inspect
wire harness.
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OPEN DOOR WARNING INSPECTION
1. INSPECT DOOR COURTESY SWITCH
Switch Position
Tester connection to
terminal number
Specified condition
ON
(Switch pin released)
1±2
2±3
Continuity
OFF
(Switch pin pushed in)
±
No continuity
If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.
2. INSPECT WARNING LIGHT
Disconnect the connector from the door courtesy switch, and
ground terminal 1 on the wire harness side connector and
check that the warning light lights up.
If the warning light does not light up, inspect the bulb or wire
harness.
LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT
INSPECTION
INSPECT LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT
(a) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 1
and negative lead (±) to terminal 3.
(b) Connect the positive (+) lead from the voltmeter to terminal
2 and negative lead to terminal 3.
(c) Turn the rheostat knob and check that the voltage changes. BE±54
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