Inspection Procedure 6: Tachometer does not Work (Other Meters Work).






COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM


If only the tachometer does not operate, the engine-ECU system may not be sending ignition signal, or the combination meter, the wiring harness or its connector may be defective.

PROBABLE CAUSES



  • Malfunction of combination meter
  • Damaged harness wires and connectors

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE


STEP 1. M.U.T.-III other system diagnosis code


Check whether the DIESEL system-related diagnosis code is set.

Q. Is the diagnosis code set?

Diagnose DIESEL system. (Refer to GROUP 13A, Troubleshooting .) After diagnosing the DIESEL system, go to Step 4.
Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Connector check: Combination meter connector C-112 and engine-ECU connector C-103.






Q. Is combination meter connector C-112 and engine-ECU connector C-103 in good condition?

Go to Step 3.

Repair or replace the damage component(s).

STEP 3. Retest the system.


Q. Is the tachometer normal?

Intermittent Malfunction. Refer to GROUP 00 / How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction ).
Go to Step 4.

STEP 4. Check the wiring harness between combination meter connector C-112 (terminal 34) and engine-ECU connector C-103 (terminal 91).








note Prior to the wiring harness inspection, check intermediate connector C-53 <L.H. drive vehicles> or C-35 <R.H. drive vehicles>, and repair if necessary.

Q. Is the wiring harness between combination meter connector C-112 (terminal 34) and engine-ECU connector C-103 (terminal 91) in good condition?

Replace the combination meter assembly.

Repair or replace the damage component(s).