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Inspection Procedure

  1. INSPECT SPEEDOMETER (METER OPERATION) 
    1. Drive the vehicle and check if operation of the speedometer in the combination meter is normal.

      HINT:

      The vehicle speed sensor is operating normally if the speedometer display is normal.

    NG: CHECK SPEEDOMETER CIRCUIT 

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  2. INSPECT TCM 
    1. Shift the lever to the neutral position.
    2. Jack up the vehicle.
    3. Disconnect the TCM connector.
    4. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
      Fig 1: TCM Connector Terminal Identification
      G05249446Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below as the wheel is turned slowly.

      Standard 

      TESTER CONNECTION AND SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      B40-3 (SPD1) - B40-8 (E1) Voltage Is generated intermittently
      Fig 2: Voltage Graph
      G04976543Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

      The output voltage should fluctuate up and down similarly to the diagram when the wheel is turned slowly.

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: REPLACE TCM