METER / GAUGE SYSTEM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Tech Tips
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Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms 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.
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Inspect the fuses and relays related to this system before inspection the suspected area below.
| Symptom | Suspected Area | See page |
|---|---|---|
| Entire combination meter does not operate | Refer to troubleshooting | |
| Operating light control rheostat does not change light brightness*1 | Light control rheostat | - |
| Harness or connector | - | |
| Combination meter assembly |
| Symptom | Suspected Area | See page |
|---|---|---|
| Speedometer malfunction | Refer to troubleshooting | |
| Tachometer malfunction | Refer to troubleshooting | |
| Fuel receiver gauge malfunction | Refer to troubleshooting | |
| Engine coolant temperature receiver gauge malfunction | Refer to troubleshooting |
| Symptom | Suspected Area | See page |
|---|---|---|
| MIL does not turn on | Refer to troubleshooting*2 | |
| Refer to troubleshooting*3 | ||
| CHARGE warning light does not turn on | Generator*2 | |
| Generator*3 | ||
| Harness or connector | - | |
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| BRAKE warning light does not turn on | Brake fluid warning switch | - |
| Parking brake switch | - | |
| Harness or connector | - | |
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| ABS warning light does not turn on*4 | Refer to troubleshooting | |
| SRS warning light does not turn on | Refer to troubleshooting | |
| DOOR warning light does not turn on | Front door courtesy switch | |
| Rear door courtesy switch | ||
| Back door courtesy switch | ||
| Harness or connector | - | |
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| FUEL warning light does not turn on | Fuel sender gauge | - |
| Harness or connector | - | |
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| OIL PRESSURE warning light does not turn on | Engine oil pressure switch | - |
| Harness or connector | - | |
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| A/T P warning light does not turn on*5, *6 | Refer to troubleshooting | |
| A/T OIL TEMP warning light does not turn on*5, *6 | ECM | |
| Harness or connector | - | |
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Driver side seat belt warning light does not operate | Refer to troubleshooting | |
| Vehicle speed warning light does not operate | Combination meter assembly |
| Symptom | Suspected Area | See page |
|---|---|---|
| TURN indicator light does not turn on | Headlight dimmer switch | |
| Turn signal flasher relay | - | |
| Harness or connector | - | |
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| HIGH BEAM indicator light does not turn on | Headlight dimmer switch | |
| Harness or connector | - | |
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| FR FOG indicator light does not turn on*7 | Headlight dimmer switch | |
| Harness or connector | - | |
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| TAIL indicator light does not turn on*8 | Headlight dimmer switch | |
| Harness or connector | - | |
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Automatic transmission shift position indicator light does not turn on*6 | Park/neutral position switch | |
| Shift lock control ECU | - | |
| Harness or connector | - | |
| ECM*2 | ||
| ECM*3 | ||
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| CRUISE indicator light does not turn on*9 | Refer to troubleshooting | |
| CENTER DIFF. LOCK indicator light does not turn on*10 | Transfer system | |
| No. 3 transfer indicator switch | ||
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| REAR DIFF. LOCK indicator light does not turn on*11 | Differential system | |
| No. 1 transfer indicator switch | ||
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| LEVELING indicator light does not turn on*12 | Lighting system | |
| Headlight leveling ECU | ||
| Combination meter assembly |
| Symptom | Suspected Area | See page |
|---|---|---|
| Key reminder buzzer does not sound | Refer to troubleshooting | |
| Light reminder buzzer does not sound | Refer to troubleshooting | |
| Driver side seat belt warning buzzer does not sound | Refer to troubleshooting | |
| Driver side seat belt warning buzzer setting | ||
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Vehicle speed warning buzzer does not sound | Combination meter assembly |
| Symptom | Suspected Area | See page |
|---|---|---|
| Seat belt warning light for passenger side does not flash | Refer to troubleshooting | |
| Driving range display value is not normal | Harness or connector | - |
| No. 1 fuel injector*2 | ||
| No. 1 fuel injector*3 | ||
| Accessory meter assembly | ||
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Average fuel consumption and instantaneous consumption display values are not normal | Harness or connector | - |
| Accessory meter assembly | ||
| No. 1 fuel injector*2 | ||
| No. 1 fuel injector*3 | ||
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Display does not operate at all | Accessory meter assembly | |
| Compass function does not operate normally | Accessory meter assembly | |
| Average vehicle speed display value is not normal | Accessory meter assembly | |
| Harness or connector | - | |
| Combination meter assembly |
| Symptom | Suspected Area | See page |
|---|---|---|
| Seat belt warning light for passenger side does not flash | Refer to troubleshooting |
*1: w/ Light Control Rheostat
*2: for 2TR-FE
*3: for 1GR-FE
*4: w/ ABS
*5: for 4WD
*6: for Automatic Transmission
*7: w/ Front Fog Light
*8: for Optitron Meter
*9: w/ Cruise Control System
*10: w/ Center Differential Lock
*11: w/ Rear Differential Lock
*12: for HID headlight