METER / GAUGE SYSTEM Meter Illumination does not Dim at Night

DESCRIPTION

If the dimmer switch is turned to TAIL, HEAD or AUTO, the main body ECU sends a TAIL relay signal, panel light illumination signal, panel relay signal, and TAIL cancel OFF signal to the combination meter. Then the meter dims.

Tech Tips

TAIL cancel switch: When the headlights are illuminated and the TAIL cancel switch is turned ON, the meter does not dim.

WIRING DIAGRAM

B001H9TE01

PROCEDURE


  1. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM


    1. Check if a CAN communication DTC is output.


      1. for LHD with Entry and Start System Click here.

      2. for LHD without Entry and Start System Click here.

      3. for RHD with Entry and Start System Click here.

      4. for RHD without Entry and Start System Click here.

        Result
        Result Proceed to
        CAN communication system DTC is not output A
        CAN communication system DTC is output (for LHD with Entry and Start System) B
        CAN communication system DTC is output (for LHD without Entry and Start System) C
        CAN communication system DTC is output (for RHD with Entry and Start System) D
        CAN communication system DTC is output (for RHD without Entry and Start System) E

    B

    GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM Click here

    C

    GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM Click here

    D

    GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM Click here

    E

    GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM Click here

    A

  2. READ VALUE USING GTS (TAIL CANCEL SW, RHEOSTAT VALUE)


    1. Using the GTS, read the Data List Click here.

      Combination Meter
      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Tail Cancel SW* Tail cancel switch/OFF or ON OFF: Tail cancel switch off -
      ON: Tail cancel switch on
      Rheostat value Light control rheostat switch input/Min.: 0, Max.: 100 Light control rheostat switch is fully turned right (0) → fully turned left (100) Unit: %

      • *: w/ TAIL Cancel Switch

      OK
      Light brightness can be changed within specified range by manual operation.

    OK

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Click here

    NG

  3. INSPECT TRIP SWITCH (LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT)


    1. Inspect the light control rheostat. (w/o TAIL cancel switch)

      A01XFORE02

      1. Remove the light control rheostat Click here.

      2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

        Standard Resistance
        for LHD
        Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
        5 (T) - 1 (E) Always 8 to 12 kΩ
        7 (RV) - 1 (E) Light control rheostat fully turned right → fully turned left Below 100 Ω → 8 to 12 kΩ
        for RHD
        Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
        8 (T) - 4 (E) Always 8 to 12 kΩ
        6 (RV) - 4 (E) Light control rheostat fully turned right → fully turned left Below 100 Ω → 8 to 12 kΩ

    2. Inspect the light control rheostat. (w/ TAIL cancel switch)

      A01XJUDE01

      1. Remove the light control rheostat Click here.

      2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

        Standard Resistance
        for LHD
        Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
        5 (T) - 6 (TC) TAIL cancel switch off → on 1 MΩ or higher → Below 1 Ω
        5 (T) - 1 (E) Always 8 to 12 kΩ
        7 (RV) - 1 (E) Light control rheostat fully turned right → fully turned left Below 100 Ω → 8 to 12 kΩ
        for RHD
        Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
        8 (T) - 7 (TC) TAIL cancel switch off → on 1 MΩ or higher → Below 1 Ω
        8 (T) - 4 (E) Always 8 to 12 kΩ
        6 (RV) - 4 (E) Light control rheostat fully turned right → fully turned left Below 100 Ω → 8 to 12 kΩ

    NG

    REPLACE TRIP SWITCH (LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT) Click here

    OK

  4. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY - TRIP SWITCH [LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT])


    1. Disconnect the G6 combination meter assembly connector.

    2. Disconnect the G16 trip switch (light control rheostat) connector.

    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance
      for LHD
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      G6-10 (TC) - G16-6 (TC)* Always Below 1 Ω
      G6-6 (SW1) - G16-5 (T) Always Below 1 Ω
      G6-7 (SW2) - G16-7 (RV) Always Below 1 Ω
      G6-22 (SW3) - G16-1 (E) Always Below 1 Ω
      for RHD
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      G6-10 (TC) - G16-7 (TC)* Always Below 1 Ω
      G6-6 (SW1) - G16-8 (T) Always Below 1 Ω
      G6-7 (SW2) - G16-6 (RV) Always Below 1 Ω
      G6-22 (SW3) - G16-4 (E) Always Below 1 Ω
      G6-22 (SW3) - G16-4 (E) Always Below 1 Ω

      • *: w/ TAIL Cancel Switch


    OK

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Click here

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR