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Symptom Chart

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 .
Speedometer does not operate.
  1. VDC C/M
  2. Harness
  3. Combination meter
Refer to CHECK VDC CONTROL MODULE .
Tachometer does not operate.
  1. ECM
  2. Harness
  3. Combination meter
Refer to CHECK ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) .
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 .
ECO gauge does not operate.
  1. Communication circuit
  2. Combination meter
Refer to CHECK ECO GAUGE .
NOTE: The ECO gauge does not operate unless the vehicle is driven at least 1 km (0.6 mile) after the trip meter is reset.
Engine coolant temperature gauge or engine coolant temperature indicator light/engine coolant temperature warning light does not operate.
  1. Communication circuit
  2. Engine coolant temperature sensor
  3. Harness
  4. Combination meter
Refer to CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR .
Warning buzzer for key left in ignition does not sound. (Model without keyless access)
  1. Communication circuit
  2. Combination meter
Refer to CHECK WARNING BUZZER FOR KEY LEFT IN IGNITION (MODEL WITHOUT KEYLESS ACCESS) .