Inspection Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Toyota Prius. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- CHECK OPERATION OF SPEEDOMETER
- Drive the vehicle and check if the function of the speedometer in the combination meter is normal.
OK : Actual vehicle speed and the speed indicated on the speedometer are the same.
HINT:
The vehicle speed sensor is functioning normally when the indication on the speedometer is normal.
NG : GO TO SPEEDOMETER CIRCUIT
OK : GO TO NEXT STEP
- Drive the vehicle and check if the function of the speedometer in the combination meter is normal.
- READ VALUE OF INTELLIGENT TESTER (VEHICLE SPEED SIGNAL)
- Check the DATA LIST for proper functioning of the vehicle speed signal.
Hybrid vehicle control ECU
DIAGNOSTIC CHARTItem Measurement Item / Display (Range) Normal Condition Diagnostic Note VEHICLE SPD Cruise control vehicle speed/ min.: 0 km/h (0 mph), max.: 255 km/h (158 mph) Actual vehicle speed is displayed - OK : The speed displayed on the tester screen is almost the same as the speed the one indicated on the combination meter.
OK : PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
NG : GO TO NEXT STEP
- Check the DATA LIST for proper functioning of the vehicle speed signal.
- INSPECT HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL ECU (SPD VOLTAGE)
- Turn the power switch ON (IG).
- Move the shift lever to neutral.
- Jack up the vehicle.
- Measure the voltage of the connector.
Standard voltage
STANDARD VOLTAGE CHARTTester Connection Specified Condition SPDI (H14-19) - Body ground Waveform appears HINT:
The output voltage fluctuates up and down when the wheel is turned slowly.
OK : REPLACE HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL ECU
NG : GO TO NEXT STEP
- CHECK WIRE HARNESS (ECU - METER)
- Disconnect the H14 ECU connector.
- Disconnect the C10 meter connector.
- Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.
Standard resistance
STANDARD RESISTANCE CHARTTester Connection Specified Condition SPDI (H14-19) - C10-13 Below 1 Ω
NG : REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR
OK : REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY