METER / GAUGE SYSTEM Engine Coolant Temperature Receiver Gauge Malfunction

DESCRIPTION

In this circuit, the meter CPU receives engine coolant temperature signals from the ECM using the CAN communication lines (CAN No. 1 Bus). The meter CPU displays engine coolant temperature that is calculated based on the data received from the ECM.

WIRING DIAGRAM

A017DJXE02

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

Tech Tips

If there is an open or short in the engine coolant temperature sensor circuit, the ECM stores the DTCs. Perform troubleshooting with the "SFI System" Click here for 2GR-FE).

PROCEDURE


  1. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM


    1. Check if a CAN communication DTC is output Click here.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      CAN communication DTC is not output. A
      CAN communication DTC is output. B

    B

    GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM Click here

    A

  2. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING INTELLIGENT TESTER


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Ignition switch on (IG).

    3. Turn the tester on.

    4. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Combination Meter / Active Test.

    5. Check the operation by referring to the table below.

      Combination Meter:
      Tester Display Test Part Control Range Diagnostic Note
      Water Temperature Meter Operation Engine coolant temperature receiver gauge Low, Normal, Hi -
      OK
      Needle indication is normal.

    NG

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Click here

    OK

  3. READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Ignition switch on (IG).

    3. Turn the tester on.

    4. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Combination Meter / Data List.

    5. Check the values by referring to the table below.

      Combination Meter:
      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Coolant Temperature Engine coolant temperature/Min.: 0°C (32°F), Max.: 127.5°C (261.5°F) After warming up: 80 to 95°C (176 to 203°F)

      • If -40°C (-40°F): Sensor circuit open

      • If 140°C (284°F) or more: Sensor circuit shorted
      OK
      Engine coolant temperature value displayed on the tester is almost the same as needle indication.

    NG

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Click here

    OK

  4. READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Ignition switch on (IG).

    3. Turn the tester on.

    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List.

    5. Check the values by referring to the table below.

      Engine and ECT:
      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Coolant Temp Engine coolant temperature/Min.: -40°C (-40°F), Max.: 140°C (284°F) After warming up: 80 to 100°C (176 to 212°F) -
      OK
      Engine coolant temperature value displayed on the tester is almost the same as the actual engine coolant temperature.

    NG

    REPLACE ECM Click here

    OK

  5. REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY


    1. Replace the combination meter assembly with a new or a normal one Click here.

      OK
      The operation of the combination meter assembly returns to normal.

    NG

    REPLACE ECM Click here

    OK

    END