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INSPECTION/ENGINE REVOLUTION SIGNAL
Engine Check itemTerminals
ExplanationÅ@
RD28 (Injec-
tion)DC voltagej
44GroundHigher rpm = Higher volt-
age
Lower rpm = Lower volt-
age
Voltage should change
with rpm.
Engine Check item
TB45E, RD28
(Injection)+Harness for open or short and connection
INSPECTION/FUEL TANK GAUGE (MAIN)
CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT FOR FUEL
TANK GAUGE UNIT.
Check harness continuity between fuel
tank gauge unit terminalj
2and ground.
Continuity should exist.
OK
cNG
Repair harness or connec-
tor.
CHECK GAUGE UNITS.
Refer to ``FUEL TANK GAUGE UNIT
CHECK'' (EL-115).
OK
cNG
Repair or replace.
Refer to FE section.
CHECK HARNESS FOR OPEN OR
SHORT.
1. Disconnect combination connector and
fuel tank gauge unit connector.
2. Check continuity between combination
meter terminalj
46and fuel tank gauge
unit terminalj
1.
Continuity should exist.
3. Check continuity between combination
meter terminalj
46and ground.
Continuity should not exist.
OK
cNG
Repair harness or connec-
tor.
Fuel tank gauge is OK.
SEL423V
SEL461V
SEL424V
SEL425V
.
.
.
METER AND GAUGES
Trouble Diagnoses (Cont'd)
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INSPECTION/THERMAL TRANSMITTER
CHECK THERMAL TRANSMITTER.
Refer to ``THERMAL TRANSMITTER
CHECK'' (EL-115).
OK
cNG
Repair or replace.
CHECK HARNESS FOR OPEN OR
SHORT.
1. Disconnect combination connector and
thermal transmitter connector.
2. Check continuity between combination
meter terminalj
47and thermal transmit-
ter terminalj
1.
Continuity should exist.
3. Check continuity between combination
meter terminalj
47and ground.
Continuity should not exist.
OK
cNG
Repair harness or connec-
tor.
Thermal transmitter is OK.
Electrical Components Inspection
METER/GAUGE RESISTANCE CHECK
1. Disconnect FPC connector. Refer to ``Flexible Print Circuit
(FPC)'' (EL-109).
2. Check resistance between installation screws of meter/gauge.
Screws
Resistance
W
TachometerFuel/Temp.
gaugeSub fuel gauge
A - C A - C Ð Approx. 104 ( 5)
B - D B - C Ð Approx. 134 ( 5)
Ð Ð A - C Approx. 174 ( 5)
Ð Ð B - C Approx. 100 ( 5)
SEL426V
CEL736
.
.
METER AND GAUGES
Trouble Diagnoses (Cont'd)
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Trouble Diagnoses
PRELIMINARY CHECK FOR THERMOMETER
Turn the ignition key switch to the ``ACC''
position.
Cool down the ambient air temperature
sensor with water or ice, so that the indi-
cated temperature falls.
Does the indicated temperature fall?
Ye s
cNo
The system is malfunction-
ing..1
Leave the vehicle for 10 minutes, so that
the indicated temperature rises.
With the ignition key in the ``ACC''
position, disconnect and reconnect the
ambient air temperature sensor connector.
Does the indicated temperature rise?
Ye s
cNo
The system is malfunction-
ing..1
The system is OK.
.1: Check the system following ``INSPECTION/COMPASS AND THERMOM-
ETER''.
INSPECTION/COMPASS AND THERMOMETER
Symptom Possible causes Repair order
No display at all 1. 7.5A fuse
2. Ground circuit
3. Compass and thermometer1. Check 7.5A fuse [No.
9, located in fuse block (J/B)].
Turn the ignition switch ON and verify that battery positive
voltage is at terminalj
2of compass and thermometer.
2. Check ground circuit for compass and thermometer.
3. Replace compass and thermometer.
Forward direction indication
slips off the mark or incorrect.1. In manual correction mode
(Bar and display vanish.)
2. Zone variation change is not
done.1. Drive the vehicle and turn at an angle of 90É.
2. Perform the zone variation change.
Compass reading remains
unchanged.1. Vehicle speed sensor is not
entered.
2. Compass and thermometer1. Check harness for open or short between combination meter
terminalj
26and compass and thermometer terminalj8.
2. Replace compass and thermometer.
Displays wrong temperature
when ambient temperature is
between þ30ÉC (þ20ÉF) and
55ÉC (130ÉF). (See NOTE)1. Check operation
2. Ambient air temperature
sensor circuit
3. Vehicle speed sensor is not
entered.
4. Ambient air temperature
sensor
5. Compass and thermometer1. Perform preliminary check shown below.
2. Check harness for open or short between ambient air tem-
perature sensor and compass and thermometer.
3. Check harness for open or short between combination meter
terminalj
26and compass and thermometer terminalj8.
4. Replace ambient air temperature sensor.
5. Replace compass and thermometer.
NOTE:
+When the outside temperature is between 55ÉC (130ÉF) and 70ÉC (158ÉF), the display shows 55ÉC
(130ÉF). When the outside temperature is lower than þ30ÉC (þ20ÉF) or higher than 70ÉC (158ÉF), the
display shows only ``- - -''.
+The indicated temperature on the thermometer is not readily affected by engine heat. It changes
only when one of the following conditions (shown on next page) is present.
.
.
.
.
.
.
COMPASS AND THERMOMETER
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Electrical Components Inspection
FUEL WARNING LAMP SENSOR CHECK
+It will take a short time for the bulb to light.
NOTE: Inspection for sub fuel warning lamp sensor is the
same as for fuel warning lamp sensor.
OIL PRESSURE SWITCH CHECK
Oil pressure
kPa (bar, kg/cm2, psi)Continuity
Engine startMore than 10 - 20
(0.10 - 0.20, 0.1 - 0.2,1-3)NO
Engine stopLess than 10 - 20
(0.10 - 0.20, 0.1 - 0.2,1-3)YES
Check the continuity between the terminals of oil pressure switch
and body ground.
DIODE CHECK
+Check continuity using an ohmmeter.
+Diode is functioning properly if test results are as shown in the
®gure at left.
NOTE: Speci®cation may vary depending on the type of tester.
Before performing this inspection, be sure to refer to
the instruction manual for the tester to be used.
+Diodes for warning lamps are built into the combination meter
printed circuit.
MEL828F
MEL425F
CEL520
CEL740
WARNING LAMPS
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