Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Diagnostics / Combination meter / Malfunction in speedometer
Toyota Corolla (E120): Malfunction in speedometer
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
1 Check combination meter assy
- Remove the combination meter assy with connector still connected.
- check voltage.
- Jack up either of the front wheels.
- Shift the shift lever to neutral.
- Turn the ignition switch to on.
- Measure the voltage between terminals c9–9 of combination meter assy and body ground when front wheel is turning slowly.
Standard voltage: voltage is generated intermittently.
Result:
Check and replace combination meter assy
2 Check obd ii scan tool or hand–held tester
- Check output value of skid control ecu.
- Connect the hand–held tester to dlc3.
- Turn the ignition switch to on and push the hand–held tester main switch on.
- Select the data list mode on the hand–held tester.
- Check that there is no difference between the speed value output
from the speed sensor displayed
by the hand–held tester and the speed value displayed by the speedometer
when driving
the vehicle.
Ok: there is almost no difference from the displayed speed value.
Repair or replace harness or connector
3 Inspect speedometer sensor
- Check voltage.
- Shift the shift lever to neutral.
- Jack up either of the front wheel.
- Turn the ignition switch to on.
- Measure voltage between terminals 3 and 2 of speed sensor when the front wheel is turning slowly.
Standard voltage: voltage is generated intermittently.
Repair or replace harness or connector
Other materials:
Inspection
1. Thermostat
Hint:
the thermostat is numbered with the valve opening temperature.
Immerse the thermostat in water and gradually heat the
water.
check the valve opening temperature.
Valve opening temperature:
80 to 84 c (176 to 183 f)
Hint:
if the valve opening temperatur ...
Before driving
Observe the following
before starting off in the
vehicle to ensure safety of
driving.
Floor mat
Use only floor mats designed
specifically for vehicles of the
same model and model year as
your vehicle. Fix them securely
in place onto the carpet.
1. Insert the retaining hooks
(clips) into the floor ma ...
Precaution
1. Work precautions
(A) vehicle protection
(1) when welding, cover glass, seats, carpets, etc. With
heat resistant fireploof covers to protect them.
(B) safety
(1) never stand in the path of the chain when using a puller
on the body or frame, and be sure to attach a safety
cable.
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