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On-Vehicle inspection





METER / GAUGE / DISPLAY: METER / GAUGE SYSTEM: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. INSPECT SPEEDOMETER

(a) Check the operation.

(1) Using a speedometer tester (calibrated chassis dynamometer), check the speedometer indication according to the table below.

Reference: mph (for U.S.A.)

Reference: mph (for U.S.A.):






Reference: km/h (except U.S.A.)

Reference: km/h (except U.S.A.):





NOTICE:
Tire wear as well as over or under inflation will cause errors.

(2) Check the deviation of the speedometer indication from the acceptable range.

Reference:

Less than 0.5 km/h (0.3 mph)

HINT
If the indication is not as specified, go to Problem Symptoms Table Problem Symptoms Table.

2. INSPECT TACHOMETER

(a) Connect the Techstream, and start the engine.

(b) Compare the test results with the tachometer indications.

DC 13.5 V, at 25°C (77°F)

DC 13.5 V, at 25°C (77°F):






HINT
If the indication is not as specified, go to Problem Symptoms Table Problem Symptoms Table.