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Tachometer Malfunction [10/2022 - ]: Procedure

  1. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 
    1. Check if CAN communication DTCs are output.

      Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [11/2023 - ]

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      CAN communication DTCs are not output A
      CAN communication DTCs are output B

    Result: 

    GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 

    Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [11/2023 - ]

    Result: 

    See step  2

  2. CHECK FOR DTC (SFI SYSTEM) 
    1. Check if SFI system DTCs are output.

      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output A
      DTCs are output B

    Result: 

    GO TO SFI SYSTEM 

    Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [11/2023 - ]

    Result: 

    See step  3

  3. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS 
    1. Perform the Active Test according to the display on the GTS.

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Control Range Diagnostic Note
      TachoMeter Operation (0rpm) Tachometer
      (0 rpm)
      ON -
      TachoMeter Operation (1000rpm) Tachometer
      (1000 rpm)
      ON -
      TachoMeter Operation (2000rpm) Tachometer
      (2000 rpm)
      ON -
      TachoMeter Operation (3000rpm) Tachometer
      (3000 rpm)
      ON -
      TachoMeter Operation (4000rpm) Tachometer
      (4000 rpm)
      ON -
      TachoMeter Operation (5000rpm) Tachometer
      (5000 rpm)
      ON -
      TachoMeter Operation (6000rpm) Tachometer
      (6000 rpm)
      ON -
      TachoMeter Operation (7000rpm) Tachometer
      (7000 rpm)
      ON -
      TachoMeter Operation (8000rpm) Tachometer
      (8000 rpm)
      ON -

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      TachoMeter Operation (0rpm)

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      TachoMeter Operation (1000rpm)

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      TachoMeter Operation (2000rpm)

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      TachoMeter Operation (3000rpm)

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      TachoMeter Operation (4000rpm)

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      TachoMeter Operation (5000rpm)

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      TachoMeter Operation (6000rpm)

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      TachoMeter Operation (7000rpm)

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      TachoMeter Operation (8000rpm)

      OK

      Tachometer indication is normal.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    GO TO SFI SYSTEM 

    Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [10/2022 - ]

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - ]