METER / GAUGE SYSTEM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

Tech Tips


  • Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.

  • Inspect the fuses and relays related to this system before inspecting the suspected areas below.

Malfunction System
Symptom Suspected Area See page
Entire combination meter does not operate. Refer to troubleshooting

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Warning buzzer does not sound. Refer to troubleshooting

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Combination Meter/Gauge
Symptom Suspected Area See page
Malfunction in speedometer Refer to troubleshooting

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Malfunction in fuel receiver gauge Refer to troubleshooting

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Malfunction in water temperature warning light Refer to troubleshooting

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Tachometer/Gauge
Symptom Suspected Area See page
Malfunction in tachometer Refer to troubleshooting

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Warning/Indicator Light
Symptom Suspected Area See page
MIL does not come on. ECM

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Harness or connector -
Combination meter assembly -
Charge warning light does not come on. Generator assembly

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Harness or connector -
Combination meter assembly -
Brake warning light does not come on. Brake fluid level switch (w/o VSC)

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Brake fluid level switch (w/ VSC)

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Harness or connector -
Combination meter assembly -
ABS warning light does not come on. Skid control ECU

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Harness or connector -
Combination meter assembly -
VSC warning light does not come on.*1 Skid control ECU

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Harness or connector -
Combination meter assembly -
Slip indicator light does not come on.*1 Skid control ECU

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Harness or connector -
Combination meter assembly -
Airbag warning light does not come on. Airbag sensor assembly

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Harness or connector -
Combination meter assembly -
Low oil pressure warning light does not come on. Engine oil pressure switch

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Harness or connector -
Combination meter assembly -
Seat belt warning light for driver seat does not operate. Refer to troubleshooting

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Seat belt warning light for front passenger seat does not operate. Refer to troubleshooting

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Turn indicator light does not come on. Turn signal flasher relay -
Harness or connector -
Combination meter assembly -
High beam and low beam indicator light does not come on. Headlight dimmer switch assembly

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Harness or connector -
Combination meter assembly -
All buzzers (light reminder and seat belt) do not operate. Refer to troubleshooting

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Combination meter assembly -
Water temperature warning light does not come on. ECM

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Harness or connector -
Combination meter assembly -
EMPS warning light does not come on. Power steering ECU assembly

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Harness or connector -
Combination meter assembly -
Front fog light indicator light does not come on.*2 Headlight dimmer switch assembly (front fog light switch) -
Harness or connector -
Combination meter assembly -
Rear fog light indicator light does not come on. Headlight dimmer switch assembly (rear fog light switch) -
Harness or connector -
Combination meter assembly -
STOP warning light does not come on. Stop light switch assembly

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ECM -
Harness or connector -
Combination meter assembly -
Multi-mode manual transmission position indicator light does not come on.*3 Transmission control ECU assembly -
Harness or connector -
Combination meter assembly -
Multi-mode manual transmission warning light does not come on.*3 Transmission control ECU -
Harness or connector -
Combination meter assembly -