METER / GAUGE SYSTEM ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION


  1. INSPECT SPEEDOMETER


    1. Check the operation.


      1. Using a speedometer tester (calibrated chassis dynamometer), check the speedometer indication according to the table below.

        Reference: mph (for RHD)
        Chassis Dynamometer Indication (mph) Acceptable Range (mph)
        20 21.0 to 23.5
        40 42.0 to 44.5
        60 62.5 to 66.0
        80 83.1 to 87.1
        100 103.9 to 108.4
        120 124.7 to 129.6
        140 145.4 to 150.7
        160 166.2 to 172.1
        Reference: km/h (for LHD)
        Chassis Dynamometer Indication (km/h)

        Acceptable Range (km/h)

        Data in ( ) is for reference
        20 (21.0 to 25.0)
        40 41.7 to 46.2
        60 62.7 to 67.2
        80 83.4 to 88.4
        100 104.3 to 109.3
        120 125.1 to 130.6
        140 145.8 to 151.8
        160 166.2 to 173.2
        180 186.9 to 194.5
        200 207.7 to 215.7
        220 228.4 to 236.8
        240 249.2 to 258.0
        260 269.9 to 279.2
        280 290.6 to 300.4
        Reference: km/h (for Australia and New Zealand)
        Chassis Dynamometer Indication (km/h)

        Acceptable Range (km/h)

        Data in ( ) is for reference
        20 (20.7 to 24.7)
        40 41.4 to 45.9
        60 62.2 to 66.7
        80 82.9 to 87.9
        100 103.6 to 107.6
        120 124.3 to 129.3
        140 145.0 to 150.0
        160 165.8 to 170.8
        180 186.5 to 191.5
        200 207.2 to 212.2
        220 227.9 to 232.9
        240 248.6 to 253.6
        260 269.4 to 274.4
        280 290.1 to 295.1

        Note

        Tire wear as well as over or under inflation will cause errors.

      2. Check the deviation of the speedometer indication from the acceptable range.

        Reference
        Less than 0.5 km/h (0.3 mph)

        Tech Tips

        If the indication is not as specified, go to Problem Symptoms Table Click here.

  2. INSPECT TACHOMETER


    1. Connect the intelligent tester, and start the engine.

    2. Compare the test results with the tachometer indications.

      DC 13.5 V, at 25°C (77°F)
      Intelligent Tester Indication (rpm)

      Acceptable Range (rpm)

      Data in ( ) is for reference
      700 630 to 770
      1,000 (900 to 1,100)
      2,000 (1,850 to 2,150)
      3,000 2,800 to 3,200
      4,000 (3,829 to 4,229)
      5,000 4,859 to 5,259
      6,000 (5,838 to 6,338)
      7,000 6,800 to 7,400
      8,000 (7,800 to 8,400)

      Tech Tips

      If the indication is not as specified, go to the Problem Symptoms Table Click here.

  3. INSPECT MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY


    1. A015ZAY

      Turn the engine switch off.

    2. Press the "DISP" switch and hold it down.

    3. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

      OK
      All the dots in the multi-information display come on.

      Tech Tips

      This test is also available on "Data List / Active Test" Click here.

    4. Turn the engine switch off to finish this test mode.

      Tech Tips

      If the result is not as specified, replace the combination meter Click here.