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On-Vehicle Inspection

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  1. INSPECT SPEEDOMETER 
    1. Check the operation.
      1. Using a speedometer tester, inspect the speedometer fro allowable indication error and check the operation of the odometer.

        Table USA (mph): 

        STANDARD INDICATION

        Standard indication Allowable range
        20 mph 18-24 mph
        40 mph 38-44 mph
        60 mph 56-66 mph
        80 mph 78-88 mph
        100 mph 98-110 mph
        120 mph 118-132 mph

        CANADA (km/h): 

        STANDARD INDICATION

        Standard indication Allowable range
        20 km/h 17-24 km/h
        40 km/h 38-46 km/h
        60 km/h 57.5-67 km/h
        80 km/h 77-88 km/h
        100 km/h 96-109 km/h
        120 km/h 115-130 km/h
        140 km/h 134-151.5 km/h
        160 km/h 153-173 km/h
        NOTE: Tire wear and tire over or under inflation will increase the indication error. 
      2. Check the deflection width of the speed meter indicator.

        Reference: Below 0.5 km/h (0.3 mph) 

  2. INSPECT OUTPUT SIGNAL OF VEHICLE SPEED 
    1. Check for standard signal.
      1. While driving the vehicle at the speed of 10 km/h, check the voltage between the terminals C7-36 of the combination meter assy and body ground

      Standard: Fluctuation between 10 to 14 V or less is repeated 7 times within 1 sec 

    NOTE: Check it with the ignition switch ON and the connector connected. 
    Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between Terminals C7-36
    G02891118Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSPECT TACHOMETER 
    1. Check the operation
      1. Connect a tune-up test tachometer, and start the engine.
        NOTE:
        • Reversing the connection of the tachometer will damage the transistors and diodes inside. 
        • When removing or installing the tachometer, be careful not to drop or subject it to heavy shocks. 
      2. Compare the test and tachometer indications.

        DC 13.5 V, 25°C at (77°F) 

        STANDARD INDICATION

        Standard indication (r/min) Allowable range (r/min) Data in ( ) are for reference
        700 630 - 770
        1,000 (900 - 1,100)
        2,000 (1,850-2,150)
        3,000 2,800 - 3,200
        4,000 (4,800 - 5,200)
        5,000 5,750 - 6,250
        6,000 (6,700 - 7,300)
  4. INSPECT FUEL RECEIVER GAUGE 
    1. Inspect the circuit.
      1. Disconnect the connector from the sender gauge.
      2. Turn the ignition switch ON, then check the position of the receiver gauge needle.

      Standard: 

      Needle position is EMPTY and FUEL warning light is ON. 

      Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Sender Gauge Connector Terminal
      G02891119Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSPECT FUEL LEVEL WARNING 
    1. Inspect the circuit.
      1. Disconnect the connector from the sender gauge.
      2. Turn the ignition switch to ON, check the fuel level needle indicates EMPTY and fuel level warning lights light on.
  6. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE RECEIVER GAUGE WARNING LIGHT 
    1. Inspect the circuit.
      1. Disconnect the connector from the sender gauge.
      2. Turn the ignition switch to ON, check the position of the water temperature receiver gauge needle.

        Needle position: COOL 

      3. Ground terminal 2 on the wire harness side, then check the position of the water temperature receiver gauge needle.

        Needle position: HOT 

  7. INSPECT SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT (Driver's seat) 
    1. Check the operation.
      1. Turn the ignition switch to ON and check that the warning light lights up.
      2. Fasten the outer belt to the inner belt and check that the warning light lights out.
      3. Disconnect the connector from the buckle switch and ground terminal on the wire harness side connector.
      4. Turn the ignition switch to ON and check that the warning light lights up.
  8. INSPECT LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT 
    1. Inspect the circuit.
      1. Disconnect the connector from the low oil pressure switch.
      2. Turn the ignition switch to ON
      3. Connect the terminal of wire harness side connector and ground, then check the warning low oil pressure warning light.

      Low oil pressure warning light: Light on 

  9. INSPECT BRAKE WARNING LIGHT 
    1. Inspect the parking brake warning light.
      1. Disconnect the connector from the parking brake switch and ground terminal on the wire harness side connector.
      2. Turn the ignition switch to ON and check that the warning light lights up.
    2. Inspect the brake fluid level warning light.
      1. Disconnect the connector from the brake fluid level warning switch and connect terminals on the wire harness side connector.
      2. Turn the ignition switch to ON and check that the warning light lights up.
  10. INSPECT BRAKE FLUID LEVEL WARNING SWITCH 
    1. Inspect the continuity.
      1. Remove the reservoir tank cap and strainer.
      2. Disconnect the connector.
      3. Check that the continuity exists between the terminals.

        Float up (switch off): No continuity 

      4. Use siphon, etc., to take fluid out of the reservoir tank.
      5. Check that the continuity exists between the terminals.

        Float down (switch on): Continuity 

      6. Pour the fluid back in the reservoir tank.
  11. INSPECT DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WARNING BUZZER 
    1. Check warning buzzer function.
      1. Turn the ignition switch to ON and check that the driver's seat belt warning sounds if the driver's seat belt is not fastened.
      2. Check that the buzzer stop after about 4 to 8 seconds.
  12. INSPECT KEY REMINDER WARNING BUZZER 
    1. Check warning buzzer function.
      1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF and check that the key reminder warning sounds if the ignition key is insert the key cylinder and front driver side door is opened.
  13. MAINTENANCE LIQUID RESETTING PROCEDURE 

    Indicator Condition: 

    INDICATOR CONDITION

    State Condition Specified State
    Blinking The vehicle runs 4,500 miles after the previous Setting The indicator blinks for 15 seconds after the ignition switch is turned on (including 3 seconds for a valve check)
    Continuously Illuminated The vehicle runs 4,500 miles after the previous setting The indicator is continuously illuminated after the ignition switch is turned on
    1. Set the display window to ODO.
    2. Turn the ignition switch off.
    3. Pressing the reset switch, turn the ignition switch to the ON position (keep pressing for at least 5 seconds).
    4. Reset procedure is completed.

    HINT:

    • If the ignition switch is turned off during reset procedure, reset mode is canceled.
    • If the reset switch is turned off during the reset procedure, reset mode is canceled and the display shows the condition prior to the reset procedure.