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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting





METER: METER / GAUGE SYSTEM: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

HINT
* Use these procedures to troubleshoot the combination meter.
* *: Use the Techstream.

1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

2. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE

Standard voltage:

11 to 14 V

If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

3. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*

(a) Use the Techstream to check if the CAN communication system is functioning normally.

Result





B -- GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM How to Proceed With Troubleshooting
A -- Continue to next step.

4. REFER TO PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

HINT
Refer to the Problem Symptoms Table Problem Symptoms Table.

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B -- Go to step 6
A -- Continue to next step.

5. CONDUCT ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING*

(a) Terminals of ECU Meter / Gauge System

(b) Data List / Active Test Meter / Gauge System

(c) On-vehicle Inspection Component Tests and General Diagnostics

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

6. ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

7. CONDUCT CONFIRMATION TEST

NEXT -- END