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 system (CAN No. 1 Bus). The meter CPU displays engine coolant temperature that is calculated based on the data received from the ECM.

WIRING DIAGRAM


  1. for 2GR-FE

    A01CETEE05

  2. for 2AZ-FE

    A01CETEE28

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

Tech Tips

If there is an open or short in the engine coolant temperature sensor circuit, the ECM stores the DTCs. Troubleshoot SFI System Click here for 2GR-FE, Click here for 2AZ-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 (WATER TEMPERATURE METER OPERATION)


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

    3. Turn the tester on.

    4. Enter the following menus: Body / 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 OFF, Low, Normal, High Confirm that the vehicle is stopped with the engine idling
      OK
      Engine coolant temperature receiver gauge indication is normal.

    NG

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Click here

    OK

  3. READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (COOLANT TEMPERATURE)


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

    3. Turn the tester on.

    4. Enter the following menus: Body / 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 engine coolant temperature receiver gauge indication.

    NG

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Click here

    OK

  4. READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (COOLANT TEMP)


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the engine 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 intelligent tester indication (Body / Combination Meter / Data List)
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      OK A
      NG (for 2GR-FE) B
      NG (for 2AZ-FE) C

    B

    REPLACE ECM (for 2GR-FE) Click here

    C

    REPLACE ECM (fro 2AZ-FE) Click here

    A

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Click here