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3.SEGMENTS CHECK
Check odo / trip meter segment.
Do all segments illuminate?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Replace combination meter.
4.CHECK FUEL WARNING LAMP
Check fuel warning lamp in diagnosis mode. Refer toDI-12, "
Power Supply and Ground Circuit Check".
Do fuel warning lamp illuminate?
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Replace combination meter.
5.CHECK METER CIRCUIT
Check indication of each meter/gauge in self-diagnosis mode. Refer toDI-12, "
Power Supply and Ground Cir-
cuit Check".
OK or NG?
OK >> Symptom chart
NG >> Replace combination meter.
SYMPTOM CHART
Symptom Possible cause Repair procedure
Fuel warning lamp is
malfunctioning.
1. Sensor Signal
–Engine revolution signal
–Fuel gauge
–Water temp gauge
2. Unified meter control unit1. Check the sensor for malfunctioning meter/gauge.
–INSPECTION/ENGINE SPEED SIGNAL (Refer toDI-12,
"Inspection/Engine Speed Signal".)
–INSPECTION/FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT (Refer toDI-15,
"Inspection/Fuel Level Sensor Unit".)
–INSPECTION/THERMAL TRANSMITTER (Refer toDI-13,
"Inspection/Water Temperature Gauge /Gasoline Engine Models"
orDI-13, "Inspection/Water Temperature Gauge (Diesel Engine
Models)".)
2. Replace combination meter One of tachometer/fuel
gauge/water temp. gauge is
malfunctioning.
Speedometer and odo/trip
meter is malfunctioning.1. Sensor Signal
–Vehicle speed signal
2. Unified meter control unit1. Check the sensor for malfunctioning meter/gauge.–INSPECTION/VEHICLE SPEED SIGNAL (Refer toDI-12,
"Inspection/Engine Speed Signal".)
2. Replace combination meter
Multiple meter/gauge are
malfunctioning.
lUnified meter control unitlReplace combination meter.
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Power Supply and Ground Circuit Check
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1.POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT CHECK
OK or NG?
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >>
l10A fuse [No. 11, located in fuse block (J/B)].
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Power Supply and Ground Circuit Check
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1.POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT CHECK
OK or NG?
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >>
l10A fuse [No. 11, located in fuse block (J/B)].
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Power Supply and Ground Circuit Check
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1.POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT CHECK
OK or NG?
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >>
l10A fuse [No. 11, located in fuse block (J/B)].
l10A fuse [No. 28, located in fuse block (J/B)].
lHarness for open or short between fuse and combination meter.
2.GROUND CIRCUIT CHECK
OK or NG?
OK >> Inspection end.
NG >> Harness for open ground circuit.
Inspection/Engine Speed SignalEKS002ZF
1.CHECK ECM OUTPUT
1. Start engine.
2. Check voltage between combination meter harness connector
M46 terminals 54 (L/OR) and ground at idle and 2,000 rpm.
OK or NG?
OK >> Engine speed signal is OK.
NG >> Harness for open or short between ECM and combina-
tion meter.
Terminals Ignition switch position
(+)
(-)OFF ACC ON
ConnectorTe r m i n a l
(wire
color)
M46 45 (L) GroundBattery
voltageBattery
voltageBattery
voltage
M46 46 (W/L) Ground 0V 0VBattery
voltage
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Te r m i n a l s
Continuity (+)
(-)
Connector Terminal
M46 47 Ground Yes
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Higher rpm = Higher voltage
Lower rpm = Lower voltage
Voltage should change with rpm.
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1.CHECK ECM OUTPUT
1. Disconnect combination meter.
2. Check voltage between combination meter harness connector
M46 terminal 55 (PU/W) and ground.
OK or NG?
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK HARNESS FOR OPEN OR SHORT
1. Disconnect ECM connector.
2. Check continuity between combination meter harness connector
M46 terminal 55 (PU/W) and ECM harness connector Terminal
32 (PU/W).
3. Check continuity between combination meter harness connector
M46 terminal 55 (PU/W) and ground.
OK or NG?
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
3.CHECK WATER TEMPERATURE OUTPUT SIGNAL
1. Connect combination meter connector and ECM connector.
2. Start engine.
3. Check output signal between combination meter harness con-
nector M46 terminal 55 (PU/W) and ground. (Use “SIMPLE
OSCILLOSCOPE” in “SUB MODE” with CONSULT-II.)
OK or NG?
OK >> Replace combination meter.
NG >> Check ECM.
Inspection/Water Temperature Gauge (Diesel Engine Models)EKS002ZG
1.CHECK THERMAL TRANSMITTER
Refer toDI-20, "
THERMAL TRANSMITTER CHECK".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Replace thermal transmitter.Battery voltage should exist.
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Continuity should exist.
Continuity should not exist.
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55 (PU/W) – ground
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2.CHECK HARNESS FOR OPEN OR SHORT
1. Disconnect combination meter connector and thermal transmit-
ter connector.
2. Check continuity between combination meter harness connector
M46 terminal 55 (PU/W) and thermal transmitter harness con-
nector F23 terminal 1 (PU/W).
3. Check continuity between combination meter harness connector
M46 terminal 55 (PU/W) and ground.
OK or NG?
OK >> Thermal transmitter is OK.
NG >> Replace harness or connector.
Inspection/Vehicle speed signalEKS002ZH
1.CHECK ABS WARNING LAMP
lTurntheignitionswitchON,thenABSwarninglampturnON.
OK or NG?
OK >> Check ABS system.
NG >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK HARNESS FOR OPEN OR SHORT
1. Disconnect combination meter connector and 4WD/ABS control unit(without EPS) or 4WD control unit
(without EPS) connector.
2. Check continuity between combination meter harness connector
M46 terminal 52 (R/B) and 4WD/ABS control unit (without EPS)
or 4WD control unit (with EPS) harness connector E122 terminal
20.
3. Check continuity between combination meter harness connector
M46 terminal 52 (R/B) and ground.
OK or NG?
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Replace combination meter.
3.CHECK 4WD/ABS CONTROL UNIT (EITHOUT EPS) OR 4WD CONTROL UNIT (WITH EPS) OUTPUT
1. Connect combination meter connector.
2. Check voltage between combination meter harness connector
M46 terminal 52 (R/B) and ground.
OK or NG?
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Replace combination meter.Continuity should exist.
Continuity should not exist.
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ABS warning lamp should illuminate.
Continuity should exist.
Continuity should not exist.
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4.CHECK VEHICLE SPEED INPUT SIGNAL
1. Connect 4WD/ABS control unit (without EPS)or 4WD control
unit (with EPS) connector.
2. Lift up drive wheels.
3. Start engine.
4. Check voltage signal between combination meter harness con-
nector M46 terminal 52 (R/B) and ground.
OK or NG?
OK >> Replace combination meter.
NG >> Check ABS system.
Inspection/Fuel Level Sensor UnitEKS002ZI
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT
The following symptoms do not indicate a malfunction.
lDepending on vehicle posture or driving circumstance, the fuel level in the tank varies, and the pointer
may fluctuate.
lIf the vehicle is fueled with the ignition switch ON, the pointer will move slowly.
LOW-FUEL WARNING LAMP
Depending on vehicle posture or driving circumstance, the fuel level in the tank varies, and the warning lamp
ON timing may be changed.
1.DIAGNOSIS MODE INSPECTION
Preform the combination meter diagnosis mode. Refer toDI-10, "
Meter/Gauge Operation and Odo/Trip Meter
Segment Check in Diagnosis Mode".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Replace combination meter.
2.HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Check combination meter, fuel level sensor unit and terminals (meter-side, module-side, and harness-
side) for poor connection and bend.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair or replace terminals or connectors.52 (R/B) – ground
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3.CHECK HARNESS FOR OPEN CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect combination meter connector, fuel level sensor unit
connector and sub fuel level sensor unit connector.
2. Check the following.
–Continuity between combination meter harness connector M46
terminal 51 (G) and sub fuel level sensor unit harness connector
B125 terminal 1 (G).
–Continuity between sub fuel level sensor unit harness connector
B125 terminal 3 (Y) and fuel level sensor unit harness connector
B31(Gasoline engine models) or B32 (Diesel engine models)
terminal 4 (Y).
OK or NG?
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Repair or replace harnesses or connectors.Continuity should exist.
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4.CHECK HARNESS FOR SHORT CIRCUIT
1. Checking the following.
–Continuity between combination meter harness connector M46
terminal 51(G) and ground.
–Continuity between sub fuel level sensor harness connector
B125 terminal 3 (Y) and ground.
–Continuity between fuel level sensor unit harness connector
B31(Gasoline engine models) or B32 (Diesel engine models)
terminal 1(B/W) and ground.
OK or NG?
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Repair or replace harnesses or connectors.
5.FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT INSPECTION
Check the components. Refer toDI-19, "
Electrical Components Inspection".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Replace fuel level sensor unit or sub fuel level sensor unit.
6.CHECK INSTALLATION CONDITION
Check fuel level sensor unit installation, and check whether the float arm interferes or binds with any compo-
nents inside the arm.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace combination meter.
NG >> Install fuel level sensor unit or sub fuel sensor unit properly.
The Fuel Gauge Pointer Fluctuates·Indicator Wrong Value·or Varies.EKS002ZJ
1.CHECK THE FUEL GAUGE POINTER FOR FLUCTUATION
Does the indication value fluctuate during driving or before/after stop?
Does the indication value vary?
YES >> The pointer fluctuation may be caused by fuel level change in the fuel tank.
NO >> Ask the customer about the situation when the symptom occurs in detail, and Preform the trouble
diagnosis. Continuity should not exist.
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The Fuel Gauge Does Not Move to F-position.
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1.QUESTIONNAIRE 1
Does it take a long time for the pointer to move to F-position?
YES?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> GO TO 3.
2.QUESTIONNAIRE 2
Was the vehicle fueled with the ignition switch ON?
YES?
YES >> Be sure to fuel the vehicle with the ignition switch OFF. Otherwise it will take a long time to move
to F-position because of the characteristic of the fuel gauge.
NO >> GO TO 3.
3.QUESTIONNAIRE 3
Is the floor or the vehicle inclined?
YES?
YES >> It may not be filled fully.
NO >> GO TO 4.
4.QUESTIONNAIRE 4
During driving, does the fuel gauge pointer move gradually toward E-position?
YES?
YES >> Check the components. Refer toDI-19, "Electrical Components Inspection".
NO >> The float arm may interfere or bind with any of the components in the fuel tank.
The Fuel Gauge Does Not Work.EKS002ZL
1.HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Check combination meter, fuel level sensor unit, sub fuel level sensor unit and terminals (meter-side,
module-side, and harness-side) for poor connection and bend.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Repair connector.
2.CHECK INSTALLATION CONDITION
Check fuel level sensor unit or sub fuel level sensor unit installation (refer toFL-4, "
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR
UNIT, FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY"for QR engine models orFL-17, "FUEL LEVEL SEN-
SOR UNIT"for YD engine models, and check whether the float arm interferes or binds with any components
inside the arm.
OK or NG
OK >> Fuel level sensor unit is OK.
NG >> Check fuel level sensor unit or sub fuel level sensor unit. Refer toDI-19, "
Electrical Components
Inspection".