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Inspection Procedure

  1. READ VALUE OF HAND-HELD TESTER 
    1. Check output value of ECM.
      1. Connect the hand-held tester to DLC3.
      2. Turn the ignition switch to ON and push the hand-held tester main switch ON.
      3. Select the DATA LIST mode on the hand-held tester.
      DATA LIST

      Item Condition Specified Condition Measurement Item/Range (Display)
      ENGINE SDD With Engine Idling 650 - 750rpm Engine Speed/Min.: 0 RPM, Max.: 16,383rpm
    1. NG: GO TO  ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM 
    2. OK: Go to Next Step 
  2. INSPECT COMBINATION METER ASSY 

    (REFERENCE) INSPECTION USING OSCILLOSCOPE 

    Fig 1: Identifying Combination Meter Terminal (Tacho)
    G02837189Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Check the input signal waveform.
      1. Remove the combination meter assy with connectors still connected.
      2. Connect the oscilloscope to the terminals C11-27 of combination meter assy and body ground.
      3. Start engine.
      4. Check the signal waveform.
      ITEM AND CONTENTS

      Item Contents
      Tool setting 10 V/DIV, 20 ms/DV
      Vehicle Condition Engine Idle Speed
      Fig 2: Signal Waveform Graph
      G02837190Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. OK: CHECK AND REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSY 
    2. NG: Go to Next Step 
  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (BETWEEN ECM AND COMBINATION METER ASSY) 
    1. Remove the combination meter.
    2. Check the continuity between terminals 5 (TACH) of ECM and C11-27 of combination meter connector.

      Standard: There is continuity. 

    1. NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 
    2. OK: CHECK AND REPLACE ECM