DESCRIPTION
This circuit is necessary for the Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL) built into the stereo component amplifier assembly.
The Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL) function automatically adjusts the audio system volume level in order to compensate for increased vehicle noise (vehicle noise tends to increase as vehicle speed increases). The ASL adjusts the volume level based on vehicle speed signals from the combination meter assembly.
Tech Tips
A voltage of 12 V or 5 V is output from each ECU and then input to the combination meter assembly. The signal is changed to a pulse signal at the transistor in the combination meter assembly. Each ECU controls the respective systems based on the pulse signal.
If a short occurs in any of the ECUs or in the wire harness connected to an ECU, all systems in the diagram below will not operate normally.
WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
PROCEDURE
INSPECT COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (OUTPUT WAVEFORM)
| *a | Component with harness connected (Combination Meter Assembly) |
Check the output waveform.
Remove the combination meter assembly with the connector still connected.
Connect an oscilloscope to terminal E1-16 (+S) and body ground.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn a wheel slowly.
Check the signal waveform according to the condition(s) in the table below.
| Item | Condition |
|---|---|
| Measurement terminal | E1-16 (+S) - Body ground |
| Tool setting | 5 V/DIV., 20 ms./DIV. |
| Vehicle condition | Wheel being rotated |
| OK |
|---|
| The waveform is similar to that shown in the illustration. |
Tech Tips
When the system is functioning normally, one wheel revolution generates 4 pulses. As the vehicle speed increases, the width indicated by (A) in the illustration narrows.
| NG |
|
GO TO METER / GAUGE SYSTEM Click here |
| OK |
|
INSPECT STEREO COMPONENT AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY (INPUT WAVEFORM)
| *a | Component with harness connected (Stereo Component Amplifier Assembly) |
Check the input waveform.
Remove the stereo component amplifier assembly with the connector still connected.
Connect an oscilloscope to terminal E14-11 (SPD) and body ground.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn a wheel slowly.
Check the signal waveform according to the condition(s) in the table below.
| Item | Condition |
|---|---|
| Measurement terminal | E14-11 (SPD) - Body ground |
| Tool setting | 5 V/DIV., 20 ms./DIV. |
| Vehicle condition | Wheel being rotated |
| OK |
|---|
| The waveform is similar to that shown in the illustration. |
Tech Tips
When the system is functioning normally, one wheel revolution generates 4 pulses. As the vehicle speed increases, the width indicated by (A) in the illustration narrows.
| NG |
|
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (STEREO COMPONENT AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY - JUNCTION CONNECTOR) Click here |
| OK |
|
PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE Click here
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (STEREO COMPONENT AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY - JUNCTION CONNECTOR)
Disconnect the E14 stereo component amplifier assembly connector.
Disconnect the E31 junction connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Resistance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| NG |
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REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
| OK |
|
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY - JUNCTION CONNECTOR)
Disconnect the E1 combination meter assembly connector.
Disconnect the E31 junction connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Resistance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| NG |
|
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
| OK |
|
REPLACE JUNCTION CONNECTOR