Inspection Procedure 2: Speedometer Does Not Work. < M/T >: Diagnosis

Required Special Tools: 

• MB991223: Harness Set
• MB991958: Scan Tool (MUT-III Sub Assembly)
  • MB991824: Vehicles Communication Interface (V.C.I.)
  • MB991827: MUT-III USB Cable
  • MB991911: MUT-III Main Harness B (Vehicles without CAN communication system)

1. STEP 1. Check with other meter. 

   Check to see that the tachometer, fuel gauge and water thermometer are operating normally.

   Q: Do all other meters operate? 

   1. YES < other meters all operate. >:  Go to Step 2.
   2. NO < one of the meters do not operate. >:  Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE 6: COMBINATION METER DOES NOT WORK .
2. STEP 2. Using scan tool MB991958, read the diagnostic trouble code. 
   CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the ignition switch to "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool.
   1. Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connector.
   2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
   3. Read the MFI system diagnostic trouble code.

   Q: Is DTC P0500 output? 

   1. YES:  Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHARTS or DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART .
   2. NO:  Go to Step 3.
      Fig 1: Connecting Scan Tool To Data Link Connector

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3. STEP 3. Check combination meter connector C-01 and vehicle speed sensor connector B-04 for damage. 

   Q: Are combination meter connector C-01 and vehicle speed sensor connector B-04 in good condition? 

   1. YES:  Go to Step 4.
   2. NO:  Repair or replace the connector. Refer toHARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION . The speedometer should work normally.
      Fig 2: Identifying Connector B-04

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      Fig 3: Identifying Connector C-01

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4. STEP 4. Check the wiring harness between combination meter connector C-01 (terminal 12) and vehicle speed sensor connector B-04 (terminal 3). 
   Fig 4: Identifying Connector B-04

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   Fig 5: Identifying Connector C-01

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   NOTE: Also check joint connector (5) C-21 and intermediate connector C- 124. If joint connector (5) C-21 or intermediate connectors C-124 is damaged, repair or replace the connector as described in HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION .

   Q: Are the wiring harness between combination meter connector C-01 (terminal 12) and vehicle speed sensor connector B-04 (terminal 3) in good condition? 

   1. YES:  Replace the combination meter. The speedometer should work normally.
      Fig 6: Identifying Joint Connector C-21

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   2. NO:  Repair the wiring harness. The speedometer should work normally.
      Fig 7: Identifying Intermediate Connector C- 124

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