Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Diagnostics / Combination meter / Malfunction in tachometer
Toyota Corolla (E120): Malfunction in tachometer
Wiring diagram

Inspection procedure

- Check output value of ecm.
- 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.


2 Inspect combination meter assy

(Reference) inspection using oscilloscope
- check the input signal waveform.
- Remove the combination meter assy with connectors still connected.
- Connect the oscilloscope to the terminals c9–19 of combination meter assy and body ground.
- Start engine.
- Check the signal waveform.




3 Check harness and connector(between ecm and combination meter assy)
- Remove the combination meter.
- check the continuity between terminals 5 (tach) of ecm and c9–19 of combination meter connector.
Standard: there is continuity.


Check and replace ecm
Other materials:
Inspection procedure
1 Check p/t squib(rh) circuit(airbag sensor assy center – front
seat outer belt assy rh)
Disconnect the negative (–) terminal cable from the battery,
and wait at least for 90 seconds.
disconnect the connectors between the airbag sensor
assy center and the seat belt pretensio ...
Inspection procedure
1 Inspect transmission wire(s1)
Disconnect the transmission wire connector from the
transaxle.
measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the
table below.
Standard:
2 Check harness and connector(transmission wire – ecm)
Connect the transmission connec ...
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary
preparations and inspections
before driving the
vehicle in winter. Always
drive the vehicle in a manner
appropriate to the prevailing
weather conditions.
Pre-winter preparations
Use fluids that are appropriate
to the prevailing outside temperatures.
Engine oil
Engine c ...


