Inspection Procedure 3: Tachometer does not Work (other meters work). <3000, 3200 and 3800>




COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM


If only the tachometer does not operate, the engine-ECU <M/T> or engine-A/T-ECU <A/T> system may not be sending ignition signal, or the combination meter, the wiring harness or its connector may be defective.

PROBABLE CAUSES



  • Malfunction of combination meter
  • Damaged harness wires and connectors

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 satisfactory?

Go to Step 2.
Repair the CAN bus lines (Refer to GROUP 54D - Troubleshooting ). After diagnosing the CAN bus lines, go to Step 5.

STEP 2. M.U.T.-III other system diagnosis code


Check whether the MPI system or Diesel system-related diagnosis code is set.

Q. Is the diagnosis code set?

Diagnose the MPI system or Diesel system (Refer to GROUP 13A, Troubleshooting <3000>, GROUP 13B, Troubleshooting <3800> or GROUP 13D, Troubleshooting <3200>). After diagnosing the MPI system, go to Step 5.
Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. M.U.T.-III data list



  • Item No.5: Tachometer (Refer to .)

Q. Is the check result satisfactory?

Go to Step 4.
Diagnose the MPI system or Diesel system (Refer to GROUP 13A, Troubleshooting <3000>, GROUP 13B, Troubleshooting <3800> or GROUP 13D, Troubleshooting <3200>). After diagnosing the MPI system, go to Step 5.

STEP 4. M.U.T.-III actuator test



  • Item No.2: Tachometer
OK: The tachometer operates.

Q. Is the check result satisfactory?

Go to Step 5.
Replace the combination meter and then go to Step 5.

STEP 5. Retest the system.


Check that the tachometer works normally.

Q. Is the check result satisfactory?

The procedure is complete.
Go to Step 1.