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1. Tachometer
2. Speedometer
3. Fuel level meter
4. Water temperature meter
5. Turn signal pilot light (LH)
6. 4WD indicator (if equipped)
7. ABS warning light (if equipped)
8. Immobilizer warning light (if equipped)
9. CHECK ENGINE light
10. Turn signal pilot light (RH)11. AIR BAG warning light (if equipped)
12. O / D OFF light (A / T vehicle only)
13. Fasten seat belt light (if equipped)
14. High beam light
15. Oil pressure warning light
16. Charge warning light
17. Brake and parking brake warning light
18. POWER indicator light (A / T vehicle only)
19. Shift position indicator (A / T vehicle, if equipped)or
CHECK
ENGINEor
ABS
8C-2 INSTRUMENTATION / DRIVER INFORMATION
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
CAUTIONS IN SERVICING
Refer to Section 8.
SYMBOLS AND MARKS
Refer to Section 8.
WIRING COLOR SYMBOLS
Refer to Section 8.
ABBREVIATIONS
Refer to Section 8.
JOINT CONNECTOR
Refer to Section 8.
FUSE BOX AND RELAY
Refer to Section 8.
POWER SUPPLY DIAGRAM
Refer to Section 8.
COMBINATION METER
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DIAGNOSIS
NOTE:
Fuse name (ª º) in the table below is shown on the fuse box cover (Hard Top Model) or the junction box
(Canvas Top Model).
SPEEDOMETER AND VSS
TroublePossible CauseCorrection
Speedometer shows no
operationªIG / METERº fuse blown (Hard Top
Model)
ªIGº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)
VSS faulty
Printed plate in combination meter
faulty
Speedometer faulty
Wiring or grounding faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Replace VSS
Replace printed plate
Replace speedometer
Repair
FUEL METER / FUEL GAUGE UNIT
TroublePossible CauseCorrection
Fuel meter shows no
operationªIG / METERº fuse blown (Hard Top
Model)
ªIGº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)
Fuel gauge unit faulty
Printed plate in combination meter
faulty
Fuel meter faulty
Wiring or grounding faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Replace fuel gauge unit
Replace printed plate
Replace fuel meter
Repair
ENGINE COOLANT TEMP. (ECT) METER AND SENSOR
TroublePossible CauseCorrection
Engine coolant temp.
meter shows no operationªIG / METERº fuse blown (Hard Top
Model)
ªIGº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)
ECT meter faulty
Printed plate in combination meter
faulty
ECT sensor faulty
Wiring or grounding faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Replace ECT meter
Replace printed plate
Replace ECT sensor
Repair
OIL PRESSURE LIGHT
TroublePossible CauseCorrection
Oil pressure warning light
does not light upBulb in combination meter blown
ªIG / METERº fuse blown (Hard Top
Model)
ªIGº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)
Printed plate in combination meter
faulty
Oil pressure switch faulty
Wiring or grounding faultyReplace bulb
Replace fuse to check for short
Replace printed plate
Replace oil pressure switch
Repair
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BRAKE AND PARKING BRAKE WARNING LIGHT
TroublePossible CauseCorrection
Brake warning light does
not light upBulb in combination meter blown
ªIG / METERº fuse blown (Hard Top
Model)
ªIGº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)
Printed plate in combination meter
faulty
Parking brake switch faulty
Brake fluid level switch faulty
Wiring or grounding faultyReplace bulb
Replace fuse to check for short
Replace printed plate
Replace parking brake switch
Replace brake fluid level switch
Repair
LIGHT REMAINDER WARNING BUZZER
TroublePossible CauseCorrection
Light remainder warning
buzzer shows no
soundingªTAILº fuse blown
Buzzer faulty
Wiring or grounding faulty
Driver side door switch faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Replace buzzer
Repair
Replace door switch
SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT (IF EQUIPPED)
TroublePossible CauseCorrection
Seat belt warning light
does not light upBulb in combination meter blown
ªIG / METERº fuse blown (Hard Top
Model)
ªIGº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)
Seat belt switch faulty
Wiring or grounding faultyReplace bulb
Replace fuse to check for short
Replace seat belt switch
Repair
IGNITION KEY REMAINDER WARNING BUZZER (IF EQUIPPED)
TroublePossible CauseCorrection
Ignition key remainder
warning buzzer shows no
soundingªDOMEº fuse blown (Hard Top Model)
ªDOMº fuse blown (Canvas Top
Model)
Buzzer faulty
Wiring or grounding faulty
Driver side door switch faulty
Ignition key switch faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Replace buzzer
Repair
Replace door switch
Replace ignition key switch
CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND ACCESSORY SOCKET
TroublePossible CauseCorrection
Cigarette lighter /
accessory socket shows
no operationªCIGARº fuse blown (Hard Top Model)
ªCIGº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)
Ignition switch faulty
Cigarette lighter / accessory socket
faulty
Wiring or grounding faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Replace ignition switch
Replace cigarette lighter / accessory
socket
Repair
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1. Exhaust pipe
FUEL METER / FUEL GAUGE UNIT
FUEL METER
INSPECTION
1) Remove rear bumper facing.
2) Detach grommet (3) from vehicle.
3) Disconnect coupler (2) of fuel pump and gauge.
4) Turning switch ON, and check that fuel meter indicates E.
5) Turn ignition switch OFF.
6) Ground Bl / W lead through a 3.4 W test bulb (4) as illustrated.
7) Turn ignition switch ON and check that bulb light up and pointer
(5) moves to F side.
8) If fuel meter shows no operation, repair or replace defective
parts.
FUEL SENDER GAUGE
INSPECTION
1) Remove fuel pump assembly (1) referring to FUEL PUMP RE-
MOVAL in Section 6C.
2) Check resistance between terminals (A) and (B) under each
float position.
Float Position
FuelResistance ()56 model66 modelMeterResistance ()
ªaº88.3 mm
(3.48 in.)51.7 mm
(2.04 in.)F6 ± 8
ªbº157.2 mm
(6.20 in.)139.6 mm
(5.50 in.)1/229.5 ± 35.5
ªcº254.9 mm
(10.0 in.)254.9 mm
(10.0 in.)E94 ± 96
If measured valve is out of specification, replace fuel sender gauge.
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8C-10 INSTRUMENTATION / DRIVER INFORMATION
G16
J20
H25
1. ECT sensor
1
ENGINE COOLANT TEMP. (ECT) METER AND
SENSOR
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) METER
INSPECTION
1) Disconnect Y/W lead wire going to ECT sensor.
2) Turn ignition switch ON, and check that ECT meter indicates
COOL.
3) Turn ignition switch OFF.
4) Ground Y/W lead wire through a 3.4 W test bulb (1) as illustrated.
5) Turn ignition switch ON, and check that bulb light up and pointer
(2) moves to hot side.
6) If ECT meter shows no operation, repair or replace defective
parts.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Refer to ECT SENSOR in ON-VEHICLE SERVICE in Section 6E1
(for G16 and J20) or Section 6E2 (for H25) of this manual for details.
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G16
J20
H25
1. Oil pressure switch
INSTRUMENTATION / DRIVER INFORMATION 8C-11
INSPECTION
1) Warm up ECT sensor (1) observing resistance between sensor
terminal (2) and sensor unit (1). Resistance should be de-
creased with increase of its temperature.
2) Check resistance between sensor terminal (2) and sensor unit
(1) shown below. If check result is not as specified, replace sen-
sor.
Temperature
Resistance
50C (122F)136 ± 216
OIL PRESSURE LIGHT
OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Refer to OIL PRESSURE CHECK in Section 6A1 (for G16), Section
6A2 (for H25), and Section 6A4 (for J20) of this manual for details.
INSPECTION
1) Disconnect oil pressure switch (1) lead wire.
2) Check for continuity between oil pressure switch terminal (2)
and cylinder block (3) as shown.
During Engine Running
No continuity
At Engine StopContinuity
If check result is not as specified, replace oil pressure switch (1).
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8C-12 INSTRUMENTATION / DRIVER INFORMATION
BRAKE AND PARKING BRAKE WARNING
LIGHT
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCH
INSPECTION
Check switch (1) for continuity.
If check result is not as specified, replace switch (reservoir).
OFF position (float up)
No continuity
ON position (float down)Continuity
PARKING BRAKE SWITCH
INSPECTION
Check switch (1) for continuity.
If check result is not as specified, replace switch.
OFF position
(parking brake lever released)
No continuity
ON position
(parking brake lever pulled up)Continuity
IGNITION KEY REMAINDER (IF EQUIPPED) /
LIGHT REMAINDER WARNING BUZZER
REMOVAL
1) Remove combination meter (1). Refer to COMBINATION ME-
TER in this section.
2) Remove buzzer unit (2) from combination meter.
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure for installation.
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ON OFF
buckle out
buckle in
A
DOOR SWITCH
INSPECTION
Remove door switch (1) from body and check switch for continuity.
If found defective, replace switch.
OFF position
(Door closed)
No continuity
ON position
(Door open)Continuity
SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT (IF EQUIPPED)
SEAT BELT BUCKLE SWITCH
INSPECTION
Check for continuity between seat belt buckle switch terminal A and
B at following condition.
Buckle out (seat belt not fastened): Continuity
Buckle in (seat belt fastened): No Continuity
If seat belt buckle switch does not follow the above condition, re-
place seat belt buckle switch.