Inspection Procedure 6: The tachometer does not work (the other meters work).
caution
Before replacing the combination meter, be sure to check that the power supply circuit, earth circuit, and communication circuit are normal.
COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM
If only the tachometer does not operate, the ignition signal from the engine-ECU may not be received or the combination meter may have a problem.
PROBABLE CAUSES
Malfunction of combination meter
Malfunction of engine-ECU
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE
STEP 1. M.U.T.-III CAN bus diagnostics
Use the M.U.T.-III to diagnose the CAN bus lines.
Q.
Is the check result normal?
Go to Step 2.
Repair the CAN bus line (Refer to GROUP 54C - Troubleshooting ). Complete the CAN troubleshooting, and then go to Step 6.
STEP 2. M.U.T.-III diagnosis code
Check if diagnosis code is stored in the combination meter.
Q.
Is the diagnosis code stored?
Troubleshoot the combination meter. Refer to . Complete the combination meter troubleshooting, then go to Step 6.
Go to Step 3.
STEP 3. M.U.T.-III other system diagnosis code
Check if diagnosis code is stored in the engine-ECU.
Q.
Is the diagnosis code stored?
Troubleshoot the engine (Refer to GROUP 13A - Diagnosis Code Chart <2000, 2400>, GROUP 13B - Troubleshooting <3000>). Complete the engine troubleshooting, and then go to Step 6.
Go to Step 4.
STEP 4. M.U.T.-III actuator test
Item 2: Tachometer (Refer to ).
Q.
Is the check result normal?
Go to Step 5.
Replace the combination meter, and then go to Step 6.
STEP 5. M.U.T.-III special function
Item 4: Pointer (Refer to ).
Q.
Is the check result normal?
Go to Step 6.
Replace the combination meter, and then go to Step 6.
STEP 6. Retest the system
Check that the tachometer works normally.
Q.
Is the check result normal?
The procedure is complete. (If no malfunctions are found in all steps, an intermittent malfunction is suspected. Refer to GROUP 00 / How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction ).