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Inspection Procedure

  1. CHECK TACHOMETER (OPERATION) 
    1. Check that the tachometer can operate properly while the engine is idling.

      OK: Tachometer can operate properly while the engine is idling. 

    OK: REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 

    NG: Go to next step. 

  2. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (COMBINATION METER - BATTERY AND BODY GROUND) 
    1. Disconnect the C8 meter connector.
      Fig 1: Identifying C8 Meter Connector
      G05294483Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the voltage and resistance of the wire harness side connector.

      Standard voltage 

      VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      C8-12 (+B) - Body ground 10 to 14 V

      Standard resistance 

      RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      C8-11 (ES) - Body ground Below 1 Ω

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 

    OK: Go to next step. 

  3. CHECK RESISTANCE OF COMMUNICATION LINE 
    1. Disconnect the C8 meter connector.
    2. Disconnect the G3 and S6 ECU connectors.
      Fig 2: Identifying C8 Meter Connector And G3 And S6 ECU Connectors
      G05294484Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.

      Standard resistance 

      RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      C8-2 (MPX+) - G3-16 (MPI2) Below 1 Ω
      C8-3 (MPX-) - S6-17 (MPX1) Below 1 Ω

      Result 

      RESULT CHART

      Result Proceed to
      Both are OK A
      One is OK B
      Both are NG C

    B: REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY AND REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 

    C: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 

    A: REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY