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CAUTION: When measuring the voltage and resistance of each control module or sensor, use a tapered pin with a diameter of less than 0.64 mm (0.03 in) in order to avoid poor contact. Do not insert the pin more than 2 mm (0.08 in).
Symptoms Repair order Note
Combination meter assembly does not operate.
  1. Power supply
  2. Ground circuit
  3. Combination meter
 Refer to , CHECK POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT , INSPECTION, Combination Meter System.
Speedometer does not operate.
  1. VDC C/M
  2. Harness
  3. Combination meter
 Refer to , CHECK VDC CONTROL MODULE , INSPECTION, Combination Meter System.
Tachometer does not operate.
  1. ECM
  2. Harness
  3. Combination meter
 Refer to , CHECK ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) , INSPECTION, Combination Meter System.
Fuel gauge does not operate.
  1. Communication circuit
  2. Harness
  3. Body integrated unit
  4. Fuel level sensor
  5. Combination meter
 Refer to , CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR , INSPECTION, Combination Meter System.
ECO gauge does not operate.
  1. Communication circuit
  2. Combination meter
 Refer to , CHECK ECO GAUGE , INSPECTION, Combination Meter System.
NOTE: The ECO gauge does not operate unless the vehicle is driven at least 1 km after the trip meter is reset.
Warning buzzer for key left in ignition does not sound.
  1. Communication circuit
  2. Combination meter
 Refer to , CHECK WARNING BUZZER FOR KEY LEFT IN IGNITION. , INSPECTION, Combination Meter System.
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