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Inspection Procedure

  1. INSPECT SPEEDOMETER (METER OPERATION) 
    1. Drive the vehicle and check if operation of the speedometer in the combination meter is normal.

      HINT:

      The vehicle speed sensor is operating normally if the speedometer display is normal.

    NG: CHECK SPEEDOMETER CIRCUIT 

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  2. INSPECT TCM 
    1. Shift the lever to the neutral position.
    2. Jack up the vehicle.
    3. Disconnect the TCM connector.
      Fig 1: Identifying TCM Connector B40
      G05836057Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    5. Measure the voltage according to the value (s) in the table below as the wheel is turned slowly.

      Standard Voltage 

      STANDARD VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      B40-3 (SPD1) - B40-8 (E1) Engine switch on (IG) Voltage is generated intermittently
      Fig 2: Voltage Waveform Wheel Turning
      G05836058Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

      The output voltage should fluctuate up and down similarly to the diagram when the wheel is turned slowly.

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: REPLACE TCM