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Inspection Procedure 3: The tachometer does not work (the other meters work).
 
 
 
 
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
If only the tachometer does not operate, the ignition signal from the engine ECU may not be received or the combination meter may have a problem.
 
 
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
  • The combination meter may be defective
  • The engine control module may be defective
 
 
DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991958, diagnose the CAN bus line.
(1)
cautionTo prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958.
Connect scan tool MB991958. Refer to "How to connect the Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III) ."
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(3) Diagnose the CAN bus line.
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Is the CAN bus line found to be normal?
Go to Step 2.
Repair the CAN bus line (Refer to GROUP 54C, Diagnosis ).
 
STEP 2. Using scan tool MB991958, read the combination meter diagnostic trouble code.
Check if DTC is set in the combination meter.
Is the DTC set?
Troubleshoot the combination meter (Refer to ).
Go to Step 3.
 
STEP 3. Using scan tool MB991958, read the MFI diagnostic trouble code.
Check if DTC is set in the engine control module.
Is the DTC set?
Troubleshoot the MFI (Refer to GROUP 13A, Diagnosis <2.0L ENGINE> or GROUP 13C, Diagnosis <2.4L ENGINE>).
Go to Step 4.
 
STEP 4. Using scan tool MB991958, check data list.
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(2) Check the data list on the combination meter.
  • Item 87: Tachometer
    • Should read engine speed.
(3) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Does it read engine speed?
Go to Step 5.
Troubleshoot the MFI (Refer to GROUP 13A, Diagnosis <2.0L ENGINE> or GROUP 13C, Diagnosis <2.4L ENGINE>). Complete the engine troubleshooting, and then go to Step 6.
 
STEP 5. Using scan tool MB991958, check actuator test.
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(2) Conduct the actuator test of the combination meter.
  • Item 2: Tachometer
    • The tachometer operates up to the set position.
(3) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Is the check result normally?
Go to Step 6.
Replace the combination meter.
 
STEP 6. Retest the system
Check that the tachometer works normally.
Is the check result normal?
The procedure is complete.
Go to Step 1.