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Problem Symptoms Table

WHOLE SYSTEM: 

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS CHART

Symptom Suspected Area See
Entire combination meter does not operate. Combination Meter Circuit ENTIRE COMBINATION METER DOES NOT OPERATE 
Light control rheostat malfunction Light Control Rheostat Circuit OPERATING LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT DOES NOT CHANGE LIGHT BRIGHTNESS 
Meter Illumination is Always Dark. Meter Illumination Circuit METER ILLUMINATION IS ALWAYS DARK 
Meter Illumination does not Dim at Night. Meter Illumination Circuit METER ILLUMINATION DOES NOT DIM AT NIGHT 
Satellite switch malfunction Satellite Switch Circuit SATELLITE SWITCH CIRCUIT 

METER GAUGES: 

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS CHART

Symptom Suspected Area See
Speedometer malfunction Speedometer Circuit SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTION 
Tachometer malfunction Tachometer Circuit TACHOMETER MALFUNCTION 
Fuel receiver gauge malfunction Fuel Receiver Gauge Circuit FUEL RECEIVER GAUGE MALFUNCTION 
Engine coolant temperature receiver gauge malfunction Engine Coolant Temperature Receiver Gauge Circuit ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE RECEIVER GAUGE MALFUNCTION 

WARNING LIGHTS: 

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS CHART

Symptom Suspected Area See
Check engine warning light does not come on. 1. MIL Circuit (for 2GR-FSE) ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT
2. MIL Circuit (for 4GR-FSE) MIL CIRCUIT
3. Wire Harness or Connector -
4. Combination Meter Assembly COMBINATION METER 
Charge warning light does not come on. 1. LED (Perform Active Test by the Techstream) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
2. ECM (for 2GR-FSE) PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
3. ECM (for 4GR-FSE) PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
4. Combination Meter Assembly COMBINATION METER 
Brake warning light does not come on. 1. LED (Perform Active Test by the Techstream) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
2. Brake Warning Light Circuit (w/o VDIM) BRAKE WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON
3. Brake Warning Light Circuit (w/ VDIM) BRAKE WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON
4. Wire Harness or Connector -
5. Combination Meter Assembly COMBINATION METER 
Brake warning light does not go off. 1. LED (Perform Active Test by the Techstream) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
2. Brake Warning Light Circuit (w/o VDIM) BRAKE WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON
3. Brake Warning Light Circuit (w/ VDIM) BRAKE WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON
4. Wire Harness or Connector -
5. Combination Meter Assembly COMBINATION METER 
ABS warning light does not come on. 1. LED (Perform Active Test by the Techstream) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
2. ABS Warning Light Circuit (w/o VDIM) ABS WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON
3. ABS Warning Light Circuit (w/ VDIM) ABS WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON
4. Wire Harness or Connector -
5. Combination Meter Assembly DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
ABS warning light does not go off. 1. LED (Perform Active Test by the Techstream) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
2. ABS Warning Light Circuit (w/o VDIM) ABS WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON
3. ABS Warning Light Circuit (w/ VDIM) ABS WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON
4. Wire Harness or Connector -
5. Combination Meter Assembly COMBINATION METER 
Airbag warning light does not come on. 1. LED (Perform Active Test by the Techstream) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
2. Airbag Warning Light Circuit SRS WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON
3. Wire Harness or Connector -
4. Combination Meter Assembly COMBINATION METER 
Airbag warning light does not go off. 1. LED (Perform Active Test by the Techstream) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
2. Airbag Warning Light Circuit SRS WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON
3. Wire Harness or Connector -
4. Combination Meter Assembly COMBINATION METER 
Driver seat belt warning light does not come on. 1. LED (Perform Active Test by the Techstream) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
2. Driver Seat Belt Warning Light Circuit DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT OPERATE
3. Combination Meter Assembly COMBINATION METER 
Passenger seat belt warning light does not come on. 1. LED (Perform Active Test by the Techstream) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
2. Passenger Seat Belt Warning Light Circuit FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT MALFUNCTION
3. Combination Meter Assembly COMBINATION METER 
4. Integration Control & Panel Assembly (w/o Navigation System) REMOVAL
5. Multi-display (w/ Navigation System) REMOVAL
Door open warning light does not come on. 1. LED (Perform Active Test by the Techstream) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
2. Door Courtesy Light Switch INSPECTION
3. Combination Meter Assembly COMBINATION METER 
Fuel level warning light does not come on. 1. LED (Perform Active Test by the Techstream) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
2. Fuel Sender Gauge Assembly (for 2GR-FSE) REMOVAL
3. Fuel Sender Gauge Assembly (for 4GR-FSE) REMOVAL
4. Combination Meter Assembly COMBINATION METER 
Master warning light does not come on. 1. LED (Perform Active Test by the Techstream) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
2. Combination Meter Assembly DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
Electronic power steering warning light does not come on. 1. LED (Perform Active Test by the Techstream) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
2. Power Steering System POWER STEERING SYSTEM
3. Combination Meter Assembly COMBINATION METER 
Tire pressure warning light does not come on. 1. LED (Perform Active Test by the Techstream) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
2. Tire Pressure Warning System PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
3. Combination Meter Assembly COMBINATION METER 

INDICATOR LIGHTS: 

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS CHART

Symptom Suspected Area See
Turn indicator light does not come on. 1. Turn Indicator Light Circuit PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
2. Wire Harness or Connector -
3. Combination Meter Assembly COMBINATION METER 
High beam indicator light does not come on. 1. LED (Perform Active Test by the Techstream) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
2. Lighting System PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
3. Wire Harness or Connector -
4. Combination Meter Assembly COMBINATION METER 
Cruise indicator light does not come on. 1. LED (Perform Active Test by the Techstream) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
2. Cruise Indicator Light Circuit CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR LIGHT CIRCUIT
3. Wire Harness or Connector -
4. Combination Meter Assembly COMBINATION METER 
SLIP indicator light does not come on. 1. LED (Perform Active Test by the Techstream) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
2. SLIP Indicator Light Circuit (w/o VDIM) SLIP INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON
3. SLIP Indicator Light Circuit (w/ VDIM) SLIP INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON
4. Wire Harness or Connector -
5. Combination Meter Assembly COMBINATION METER 
SLIP indicator light does not go off. 1. LED (Perform Active Test by the Techstream) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
2. SLIP Indicator Light Circuit (w/o VDIM) SLIP INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINS ON
3. SLIP Indicator Light Circuit (w/ VDIM) SLIP INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINS ON
4. Wire Harness or Connector -
5. Combination Meter Assembly COMBINATION METER 
VSC indicator light does not come on. 1. LED DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
2. VSC indicator Light Circuit (w/o VDIM) VSC WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON
3. VSC indicator Light Circuit (w/ VDIM) VSC WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON
4. Wire Harness or Connector -
5. Combination Meter Assembly COMBINATION METER 
VSC indicator light does not go off. 1. LED DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
2. VSC indicator Light Circuit (w/o VDIM) VSC WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON
3. VSC indicator Light Circuit (w/ VDIM) VSC WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON
4. Wire Harness or Connector -
5. Combination Meter Assembly COMBINATION METER 
VSC OFF indicator light does not come on. 1. LED (Perform Active Test by the Techstream) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
2. ABS & Traction Actuator Assembly (w/o VDIM) -
3. Skid Control ECU (w/ VDIM) -
4. Combination Meter Assembly -
VSC OFF indicator light does not go off. 1. LED (Perform Active Test by the Techstream) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
2. ABS & Traction Actuator Assembly (w/o VDIM) -
3. Skid Control ECU (w/ VDIM) -
4. Combination Meter Assembly -
HEAD (for U.S.A.)/TAIL (for Canada) indicator light does not come on. 1. LED (Perform Active Test by the Techstream) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
2. Lighting System PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
3. Combination Meter Assembly COMBINATION METER 
A/T shift indicator light does not come on. (for Automatic Transmission) 1. LED (Perform Active Test by the Techstream) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
2. ECM (for 2GR-FSE) TERMINALS OF ECM
3. ECM (for 4GR-FSE) TERMINALS OF ECM
4. Wire Harness or Connector -
5. Combination Meter Assembly COMBINATION METER 
AFS off indicator light does not come on. (w/ Intelligent AFS) 1. LED (Perform Active Test by the Techstream) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
2. Lighting System PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
3. Wire Harness or Connector -
4. Combination Meter Assembly COMBINATION METER 
Clearance sonar indicator light does not come on. (w/ Clearance Sensor System) 1. LED (Perform Active Test by the Techstream) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
2. Clearance Sonar System PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
3. Combination Meter Assembly COMBINATION METER 
PCS indicator light does not come on. (w/ Pre-collision System) 1. LED (Perform Active Test by the Techstream) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
2. Pre-collision System INITIALIZATION
3. Combination Meter Assembly COMBINATION METER 
ECT PWR indicator light does not come on. (for Automatic Transmission) 1. LED (Perform Active Test by the Techstream) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
2. ECM (for 2GR-FSE) TERMINALS OF ECM
3. ECM (for 4GR-FSE) TERMINALS OF ECM
4. Pattern Select Switch (for A960E) REMOVAL
5. Pattern Select Switch (for A760E) SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY
6. Wire Harness or Connector -
7. Combination Meter Assembly COMBINATION METER 
ECT SNOW indicator light does not come on. (for Automatic Transmission) 1. LED (Perform Active Test by the Techstream) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
2. ECM (for 2GR-FSE) TERMINALS OF ECM
3. ECM (for 4GR-FSE) TERMINALS OF ECM
4. Pattern Select Switch (for A960E) REMOVAL
5. Pattern Select Switch (for A760E) REMOVAL
6. Wire Harness or Connector -
7. Combination Meter Assembly COMBINATION METER 
Front fog indicator light does not come on. 1. Front Fog Light Circuit FRONT FOG LIGHT CIRCUIT
2. Wire Harness or Connector -
3. Combination Meter Assembly -

BUZZER: 

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS CHART

Symptom Suspected Area See
Key reminder warning buzzer does not sound. 1. Combination Meter Assembly (Buzzer) (Perform Active Test by the Techstream) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
2. Combination Meter Assembly COMBINATION METER 
Seat belt warning buzzer does not sound. 1. Combination Meter Assembly (Seat Belt Warning Buzzer Setting) CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS 
2. Combination Meter Assembly (Buzzer) (Perform Active Test by the Techstream) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
3. Combination Meter Assembly COMBINATION METER 
Sports shift reject buzzer does not sound, (for Automatic Transmission) 1. Combination Meter Assembly (Buzzer) (Perform Active Test by the Techstream) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
2. Combination Meter Assembly COMBINATION METER 
Multi-information display warning buzzer does not sound. 1. Combination Meter Assembly (Buzzer) (Perform Active Test by the Techstream) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
2. Combination Meter Assembly COMBINATION METER 

MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY: 

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS CHART

Symptom Suspected Area See
Multi-information display does not light up. 1. Combination Meter Assembly (Perform Active Test by the Techstream) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
2. Combination Meter Assembly COMBINATION METER 
Door open warning display does not available. 1. Main Body ECU RH (Cowl Side J/B RH) -
2. Combination Meter Assembly COMBINATION METER 
Maintenance required display malfunction, (for U.S.A.) 1. Combination Meter Assembly (Oil Maintenance Resetting Procedure) INITIALIZATION 
2. Combination Meter Assembly COMBINATION METER 
ODC/TRIP display does not come on. Combination Meter Assembly COMBINATION METER 
Outside temperature display malfunction 1. Outside Temperature Sensor Circuit DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
2. Wire Harness or Connector -
3. Combination Meter Assembly COMBINATION METER 
Instantaneous fuel consumption display malfunction 1. ECM (for 2GR-FSE) -
2. ECM (for 4GR-FSE) -
3. Combination Meter Assembly COMBINATION METER 
Average fuel consumption display malfunction 1. ECM (for 2GR-FSE) -
2. ECM (for 4GR-FSE) -
3. Combination Meter Assembly COMBINATION METER 
Dynamic Radar cruise control system display malfunction (w/ Dynamic Rader Cruise Control System) 1. Cruise Control System PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
2. Combination Meter Assembly COMBINATION METER 
Check 4WD system display malfunction (for 4WD) 1. 4WD Control System DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
2. Combination Meter Assembly COMBINATION METER 
Moon roof open display malfunction (w/ Sliding Roof) 1. Sliding Roof Control System PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
2. Combination Meter Assembly COMBINATION METER 
Steering lock display malfunction (w/ Power Tilt and Power Telescopic) 1. Steering Lock System TERMINALS OF ECU
2. Combination Meter Assembly COMBINATION METER 
Low oil pressure display malfunction 1. Engine Oil Pressure Switch ENTIRE COMBINATION METER DOES NOT OPERATE 
2. Wire Harness or Connector -
3. Combination Meter Assembly COMBINATION METER 
Low engine oil level display malfunction 1. Engine Oil Level Sensor ENTIRE COMBINATION METER DOES NOT OPERATE 
2. Wire Harness or Connector -
3. Combination Meter Assembly COMBINATION METER 
Low washer fluid display malfunction 1. Washer Fluid Level Warning Switch -
2. Wire Harness or Connector -
3. Combination Meter Assembly COMBINATION METER 
Check PCS display malfunction (w/ Pre-collision System) 1. Pre-Collision System INITIALIZATION
2. Combination Meter Assembly COMBINATION METER 
Speed limit display malfunction 1. Satellite Switch Setting SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 
2. Satellite Switch SATELLITE SWITCH 
3. Combination Meter Assembly COMBINATION METER 
DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) display malfunction 1. ABS & Traction Actuator Assembly (w/o VDIM) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
2. Skid Control ECU (w/ VDIM) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
3. Center Airbag Sensor Assembly DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
4. 4WD Control ECU (for 4WD) 4WD CONTROL ECU
5. Tire Pressure Warning ECU TIRE PRESSURE WARNING ECU
6. Combination Meter Assembly COMBINATION METER