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 symptom 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.

Entire System
Symptom Suspected Area See page
Entire combination meter assembly does not operate. Power Source Circuit

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Operating light control rheostat does not change light brightness. Light Control Rheostat Circuit

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Meter illumination is always dark. Meter Illumination Circuit

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Meter illumination does not dim at night. Meter Illumination Circuit

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ODO/TRIP switch malfunction ODO/TRIP Switch Circuit

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Meter or Gauge
Symptom Suspected Area See page
Speedometer malfunction Speedometer Circuit

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Tachometer malfunction Tachometer Circuit

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Fuel receiver gauge malfunction Fuel Receiver Gauge Circuit

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Engine coolant temperature malfunction Engine Coolant Temperature Receiver Gauge Circuit

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Warning Light or Indicator Light
Symptom Suspected Area See page
High beam indicator light does not come on. Lighting System

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Combination Meter Assembly

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Turn indicator light malfunction Lighting System

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Combination Meter Assembly

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Fuel level warning light does not come on. Combination Meter Assembly (LED)

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Wire Harness or Connector -
Fuel Sender Gauge Assembly (for 2GR-FE)

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Fuel Sender Gauge Assembly (for 2AZ-FE)

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Combination Meter Assembly

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Brake warning light does not come on. Combination Meter Assembly (LED)

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Wire Harness or Connector -
Brake Fluid Level Warning Switch

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Brake Warning Light Circuit

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Combination Meter Assembly

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Brake warning light does not go off. Combination Meter Assembly (LED)

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Wire Harness or Connector -
Brake Fluid Level Warning Switch

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Brake Warning Light Circuit

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Combination Meter Assembly

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SRS warning light does not come on. Combination Meter Assembly (LED)

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SRS Warning Light Circuit

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Combination Meter Assembly

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SRS warning light does not go off. Combination Meter Assembly (LED)

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SRS Warning Light Circuit

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Combination Meter Assembly

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Open door warning light does not come on. Combination Meter Assembly (LED)

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Door Courtesy Switch

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Main Body ECU

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Combination Meter Assembly

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Oil pressure warning light malfunction Combination Meter Assembly (LED)

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Wire Harness or Connector -
Combination Meter Assembly

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Oil Pressure Switch (for 2GR-FE)

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Oil Pressure Switch (for 2AZ-FE)

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Charge warning light does not come on. Combination Meter Assembly (LED)

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Wire Harness or Connector -
Generator (for 2GR-FE)

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Generator (for 2AZ-FE)

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ECM (for 2GR-FE)

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ECM (for 2AZ-FE)

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Combination Meter Assembly

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MIL (Check engine warning light) malfunction MIL Circuit (for 2GR-FE)

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MIL Circuit (for 2AZ-FE)

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Combination Meter Assembly

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Driver side seat belt warning light does not come on. Combination Meter Assembly (LED)

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Driver Side Seat Belt Warning Light Circuit

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Combination Meter Assembly

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ABS warning light does not come on. Combination Meter Assembly (LED)

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ABS Warning Light Circuit

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Combination Meter Assembly

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ABS warning light does not go off. Combination Meter Assembly (LED)

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ABS Warning Light Circuit

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Combination Meter Assembly

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EPS warning light malfunction Combination Meter Assembly (LED)

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EPS Warning Light Circuit

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Combination Meter Assembly

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Front fog indicator light does not come on. Combination Meter Assembly (LED)

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Lighting System

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Combination Meter Assembly

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Security indicator light malfunction Security Indicator Light Circuit

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Combination Meter Assembly

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Tail indicator light does not come on. Combination Meter Assembly (LED)

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Lighting System

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Combination Meter Assembly

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Slip indicator light does not come on. Combination Meter Assembly (LED)

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Slip Indicator Light Circuit

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Combination Meter Assembly

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Slip indicator light does not go off. Combination Meter Assembly (LED)

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Slip Indicator Light Circuit

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Combination Meter Assembly

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VSC OFF indicator light malfunction Combination Meter Assembly (LED)

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VSC OFF Indicator Light Circuit

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Combination Meter Assembly

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Cruise indicator light does not come on. (w/ Cruise Control System) Combination Meter Assembly (LED)

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Cruise Main Indicator Light Circuit

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Combination Meter Assembly

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AFS OFF indicator light malfunction (w/ AFS) Combination Meter Assembly (LED)

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Lighting System

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Combination Meter Assembly

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Master caution indicator light does not come on. Combination Meter Assembly (LED)

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Combination Meter Assembly

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ECO drive indicator light malfunction Combination Meter Assembly (LED)

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CAN Communication System

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SFI System (for 2GR-FE)

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SFI System (for 2AZ-FE)

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Vehicle Stability Control System

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ECM (for 2GR-FE) -
ECM (for 2AZ-FE) -
Skid Control ECU -
Combination Meter Assembly

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Clearance sonar indicator light malfunction Combination Meter Assembly (LED)

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Toyota Parking Assist-sensor System

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Combination Meter Assembly

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Shift indicator light does not come on. Combination Meter Assembly (LED)

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Park/Neutral Position Switch Circuit (for U660E)

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Park/Neutral Position Switch Circuit (for K112)

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Park/Neutral Position Switch Circuit (for U241E)

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ECM (for 2GR-FE) -
ECM (for 2AZ-FE) -
Combination Meter Assembly

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Headlight leveling indicator light malfunction (w/ Automatic Type Headlight Beam Level Control (w/o AFS)) Lighting System

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Headlight Leveling Indicator Light Circuit

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Combination Meter Assembly

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Speed limit warning light malfunction (for G.C.C. countries) Combination Meter Assembly (LED)

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Skid Control ECU -
Combination Meter Assembly

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Rear fog indicator light does not come on. (w/ Rear Fog Light) Combination Meter Assembly (LED)

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Lighting System

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Combination Meter Assembly

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Automatic high beam indicator light malfunction (w/ Automatic High Beam System) Combination Meter Assembly (LED)

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Lighting System

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Combination Meter Assembly

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ECO mode indicator light malfunction Combination Meter Assembly (LED)

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SFI System (for 2AZ-FE)

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SFI System (for 2GR-FE)

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Combination Meter Assembly

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Multi-information Display
Symptom Suspected Area See page
Multi-information display does not light up (Combination meter operates normally). Combination Meter Assembly (Multi-information Display)

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Combination Meter Assembly

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Multi-information display malfunction (All warning displays come on, cruise information display does not come on and outside temperature display indicates "F".) CAN Communication System

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Combination Meter Assembly

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Open door warning display is not available. Main Body ECU

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Combination Meter Assembly

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Driving range display malfunction ECM (for 2GR-FE) -
ECM (for 2AZ-FE) -
Skid Control ECU -
Combination Meter Assembly

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Average fuel consumption display or average fuel consumption after refueling display malfunction ECM (for 2GR-FE) -
ECM (for 2AZ-FE) -
Combination Meter Assembly

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Current fuel consumption display malfunction ECM (for 2GR-FE) -
ECM (for 2AZ-FE) -
Combination Meter Assembly

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Moon roof open display malfunction (w/ Sliding Roof) Sliding Roof Control System

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Combination Meter Assembly

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Steering lock display malfunction Steering Lock System

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Combination Meter Assembly

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Operating DISP switch does not change multi-information display. Steering Pad Switch LH

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Spiral Cable

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Combination Meter Assembly

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ECO zone display malfunction Combination Meter Assembly (Multi-information Display)

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CAN Communication System

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SFI System (for 2GR-FE)

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SFI System (for 2AZ-FE)

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Vehicle Stability Control System

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ECM (for 2GR-FE) -
ECM (for 2AZ-FE) -
Skid Control ECU -
Combination Meter Assembly

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Buzzer
Symptom Suspected Area See page
Seat belt warning buzzer does not operate. Seat Belt Warning Buzzer ON/OFF Setting

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Combination Meter Assembly

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Light reminder buzzer does not operate. Lighting System -
Combination Meter Assembly

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Key reminder buzzer does not operate. Smart Entry and Start System

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Combination Meter Assembly

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Sliding roof open warning buzzer does not operate. (w/ Sliding Roof) Sliding Roof Control System

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Combination Meter Assembly

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Driving with parking brake unreleased warning buzzer does not operate. Parking Brake Switch (for LHD)

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Parking Brake Switch (for RHD)

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Combination Meter Assembly

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Smart key warning buzzer does not operate. Smart Entry and Start System (for Entry Function)

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Combination Meter Assembly

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Sports shift reject buzzer does not operate. Automatic Transaxle System (for U241E)

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Automatic Transaxle System (for U660E)

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Continuously Variable Transaxle System (for K112E)

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Combination Meter Assembly

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Reverse buzzer does not operate. Automatic Transaxle System (for U241E)

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Automatic Transaxle System (for U660E)

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Continuously Variable Transaxle System (for K112E)

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Combination Meter Assembly

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EPS warning buzzer does not operate. Power Steering System

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Combination Meter Assembly

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Multi-information display warning buzzer does not operate. Combination Meter Assembly

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Brake system temperature rises or active test buzzer does not operate. Vehicle Stability Control System

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Combination Meter Assembly

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Others
Symptom Suspected Area See page
Front passenger side seat belt warning light does not come on. Combination Meter Assembly (LED)

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Front Passenger Side Seat Belt Warning Light Circuit

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Heater Control Panel

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Combination Meter Assembly

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Other systems that use speed signal do not operate normally. Speed Signal Circuit

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