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Problem Symptoms Table

Malfunction system 

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS REFERENCE

Symptom Suspected Area Refer to
Entire combination meter does not operate Refer to troubleshooting ENTIRE COMBINATION METER DOES NOT OPERATE 
Operating light control rheostat does not change light brightness Refer to troubleshooting OPERATING LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT DOES NOT CHANGE LIGHT BRIGHTNESS 

Meter gauges 

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS REFERENCE

Symptom Suspected Area Refer to
Malfunction in speedometer Refer to troubleshooting SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTION 
Malfunction in tachometer Refer to troubleshooting TACHOMETER MALFUNCTION 
Malfunction in fuel receiver gauge Refer to troubleshooting FUEL RECEIVER GAUGE MALFUNCTION 
Malfunction in water temperature receiver gauge Refer to troubleshooting ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE RECEIVER GAUGE MALFUNCTION 

Warning light 

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS REFERENCE

Symptom Suspected Area Refer to
MIL does not come on Refer to troubleshooting (for 2AR-FE) MIL CIRCUIT
Refer to troubleshooting (for 2GR-FE) CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY
Discharge warning light does not come on Wire harness -
ECM -
CAN communication system HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Brake warning light does not come on Refer to troubleshooting BRAKE WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON
ABS warning light does not come on Refer to troubleshooting ABS WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON
VSC OFF warning light does not come on Refer to troubleshooting VSC OFF INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON
SRS warning light does not come on Refer to troubleshooting SRS WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON
Open door warning light does not come on Door courtesy switch REMOVAL
Wire harness DOOR COURTESY SWITCH CIRCUIT
CAN communication system HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Combination meter REMOVAL 
Seat belt warning light for drivers seat does not operate Refer to troubleshooting DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT OPERATE
Seat belt warning light for passengers seat does not operate Refer to troubleshooting FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT MALFUNCTION

Indicator light 

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS REFERENCE

Symptom Suspected Area Refer to
Turn indicator light does not come on Turn signal light circuit TURN SIGNAL LIGHT CIRCUIT
Wire harness -
Combination meter REMOVAL 
High beam indicator light does not come on Headlight (HI-BEAM) circuit HEADLIGHT (HI-BEAM) CIRCUIT
Wire harness -
CAN communication system HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Combination meter REMOVAL 
Fog light indicator light does not come on Front fog light circuit FRONT FOG LIGHT CIRCUIT
Wire harness -
CAN communication system HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Combination meter REMOVAL 
CRUISE indicator light does not come on CAN communication system HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Combination meter REMOVAL 
SLIP indicator light does not come on Refer to troubleshooting SLIP INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON
TAIL / HEAD indicator light does not come on Taillight relay circuit TAILLIGHT RELAY CIRCUIT
Wire harness -
CAN communication system HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Combination meter REMOVAL 
P/S indicator light does not come on Power steering ECU SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
CAN communication system HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Combination meter REMOVAL 
Tire pressure indicator light does not come on*1 Tire pressure warning light circuit TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT CIRCUIT
Wire harness -
Combination meter REMOVAL 
TRAC OFF indicator light does not come on*2 ABS and traction actuator (Skid control ECU) ABS AND TRACTION ACTUATOR
Wire harness -
Combination meter REMOVAL 
Washer level indicator light does not come on Washer level warning switch INSPECTION
Wire harness -
Combination meter REMOVAL 
Downhill assist control indicator light does not come on ABS and traction actuator (Skid control ECU) ABS AND TRACTION ACTUATOR
CAN communication system HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Combination meter REMOVAL 
Engine oil indicator light does not come on Engine oil pressure switch (for 2AR-FE) OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
Engine oil pressure switch (for 2GR-FE) LUBRICATION SYSTEM
Wire harness -
Combination meter REMOVAL 
Diff. lock indicator light does not come on*2 4WD control ECU PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
CAN communication system HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Combination meter REMOVAL 
AUTO LSD indicator light does not come on*3 ABS and traction actuator (Skid control ECU) ABS AND TRACTION ACTUATOR
CAN communication system HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Combination meter REMOVAL 
4WD indicator light does not come on*2 4WD control ECU PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
CAN communication system HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Combination meter REMOVAL 
A/T oil temp indicator light does not come on SFI system (for 2AR-FE) HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
SFI system (for 2GR-FE) CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS
CAN communication system HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Combination meter REMOVAL 
Fuel indicator light does not come on Refer to troubleshooting DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART 

Buzzer 

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS REFERENCE

Symptom Suspected Area Refer to
D BELT (Seat belt warning) buzzer does not sound Seat belt warning system SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Airbag system HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
CAN communication system HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Combination meter REMOVAL 
D BELT (Seat belt buzzer) buzzer does not sound Seat belt warning system SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Airbag system HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
ABS and traction actuator (Skid control ECU) ABS AND TRACTION ACTUATOR
CAN communication system HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Combination meter REMOVAL 
P BELT (Seat belt buzzer) buzzer does not sound Seat belt warning system SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Occupant classification ECU ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
CAN communication system HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Combination meter REMOVAL 
VSC (Slip) buzzer does not sound ABS and traction actuator (Skid control ECU) ABS AND TRACTION ACTUATOR
CAN communication system HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Combination meter REMOVAL 
VSC (Continuous) buzzer does not sound ABS and traction actuator (Skid control ECU) ABS AND TRACTION ACTUATOR
CAN communication system HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Combination meter REMOVAL 
TRC buzzer does not sound ABS and traction actuator (Skid control ECU) ABS AND TRACTION ACTUATOR
CAN communication system HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Combination meter REMOVAL 
Hill-start assist control set buzzer does not sound ABS and traction actuator (Skid control ECU) ABS AND TRACTION ACTUATOR
CAN communication system HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Combination meter REMOVAL 
Hill-start assist control cancel buzzer does not sound ABS and traction actuator (Skid control ECU) ABS AND TRACTION ACTUATOR
CAN communication system HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Combination meter REMOVAL 
Key reminder buzzer does not sound(1) Refer to troubleshooting KEY REMINDER BUZZER DOES NOT SOUND
Entry and start buzzer (continuous) does not sound(2) Smart key system WIRELESS DOOR LOCK BUZZER DOES NOT SOUND
CAN communication system HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Combination meter REMOVAL 
Entry and start buzzer (intermittent) does not sound(2) Smart key system WIRELESS DOOR LOCK BUZZER DOES NOT SOUND
CAN communication system HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Combination meter REMOVAL 
Driving with parking brake unreleased warning buzzer does not sound Parking brake switch INSPECTION
CAN communication system HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Combination meter REMOVAL 
*1: for U.S.A.
*2: for 4WD
*3: for 2WD w/VSC
(1) w/o Smart Key System
(2) w/ Smart Key System