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 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.
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Inspect the fuses and relays related to this system before inspecting the suspected areas below.
| Symptom | Suspected Area | See page |
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| Entire combination meter assembly does not operate | Power source circuit | |
| Speedometer malfunction | Speedometer circuit | |
| Tachometer malfunction | Tachometer circuit | |
| Fuel receiver gauge malfunction | Fuel receiver gauge circuit | |
| Engine coolant temperature receiver gauge malfunction | Engine coolant temperature receiver gauge circuit |
| Symptom | Suspected Area | See page |
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| Master warning light malfunction | Combination meter assembly (LED): LED check | |
| Combination meter assembly (LED): Perform Active Test (Master Warning) | ||
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Brake warning light malfunction | Combination meter assembly (LED): LED check | |
| Combination meter assembly (LED): Perform Active Test (Indicat. Lamp Brake) | ||
| Brake warning light circuit (Brake warning light remains ON) | ||
| Brake warning light circuit (Brake warning light does not come ON) | ||
| Brake master cylinder reservoir sub-assembly (Brake fluid level warning switch) (for LHD) | ||
| Brake master cylinder reservoir sub-assembly (Brake fluid level warning switch) (for RHD) | ||
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Main body ECU (Multiplex network body ECU) | ||
| Brake actuator assembly (Skid control ECU) | ||
| Driver seat belt warning light malfunction | Combination meter assembly (LED): Perform Active Test (Driver Side Seat Belt) | |
| Driver seat belt warning light circuit | ||
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Main body ECU (Multiplex network body ECU) | ||
| SRS warning light malfunction | Combination meter assembly (LED): LED check | |
| Combination meter assembly (LED): Perform Active Test (Indicat. Lamp Airbag) | ||
| SRS warning light circuit (SRS warning light remains ON) | ||
| SRS warning light circuit (SRS warning light does not come ON) | ||
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Airbag sensor assembly | ||
| EPS warning light malfunction | Combination meter assembly (LED): LED check | |
| Combination meter assembly (LED): Perform Active Test (Indicat. EPS) | ||
| EPS warning light circuit | ||
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Power steering ECU assembly | ||
| MIL (Check engine warning light) malfunction | Combination meter assembly (LED): LED check | |
| Combination meter assembly (LED): Perform Active Test (Check Engine Indicator) | ||
| MIL circuit (for 2AR-FE) | ||
| MIL circuit (for 2GR-FE) | ||
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| ECM (for 2AR-FE) | ||
| ECM (for 2GR-FE) | ||
| Slip indicator light malfunction | Combination meter assembly (LED): LED check | |
| Combination meter assembly (LED): Perform Active Test (Indicat. Lamp Slip) | ||
| Slip indicator light circuit (Slip indicator light remains ON) | ||
| Slip indicator light circuit (Slip indicator light does not come ON) | ||
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Brake actuator assembly (Skid control ECU) | ||
| VSC OFF indicator light malfunction | Combination meter assembly (LED): LED check | |
| Combination meter assembly (LED): Perform Active Test (Indicat. VSC OFF) | ||
| VSC OFF indicator light circuit (VSC OFF indicator light remains ON) | ||
| VSC OFF indicator light circuit (VSC OFF indicator light does not come ON) | ||
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Brake actuator assembly (Skid control ECU) | ||
| ABS warning light malfunction | Combination meter assembly (LED): LED check | |
| Combination meter assembly (LED): Perform Active Test (Indicat. Lamp ABS) | ||
| ABS warning light circuit (ABS warning light remains ON) | ||
| ABS warning light circuit (ABS warning light does not come ON) | ||
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Brake actuator assembly (Skid control ECU) | ||
| Fuel level warning light malfunction | Combination meter assembly (LED): Perform Active Test (Indicat. Lamp Fuel) | |
| Fuel sender gauge assembly (for 2AR-FE) | ||
| Fuel sender gauge assembly (for 2GR-FE) | ||
| Wire harness or connector (Combination meter assembly - Fuel sender gauge assembly) | - | |
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Rear fog indicator light malfunction (Rear fog light is normal)*1 | Combination meter assembly (LED): Perform Active Test (Indicat. Lamp Rr FOG) | |
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Main body ECU (Multiplex network body ECU) | ||
| AFS OFF indicator light malfunction*2 | Combination meter assembly (LED): LED check | |
| Combination meter assembly (LED): Perform Active Test (Indicat. AFS) | ||
| AFS (Adaptive front-lighting system) | ||
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Main body ECU (Multiplex network body ECU) | ||
| Automatic high beam indicator light malfunction*3 | Combination meter assembly (LED): Perform Active Test (Automatic High Beam Indicator) | |
| Automatic high beam system | ||
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Main body ECU (Multiplex network body ECU) | ||
| High beam indicator light malfunction (High beam head light is normal) | Combination meter assembly (LED): Perform Active Test (Indicat. Lamp Beam) | |
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Main body ECU (Multiplex network body ECU) | ||
| Front fog indicator light malfunction (Front fog light is normal) | Combination meter assembly (LED): Perform Active Test (Indicat. Lamp Fr FOG) | |
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Main body ECU (Multiplex network body ECU) | ||
| Tail indicator light malfunction (Taillight is normal) | Combination meter assembly (LED): Perform Active Test (Indicat. Lamp Tail) | |
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Main body ECU (Multiplex network body ECU) | ||
| Turn indicator light malfunction (Turn signal light is normal) | Check customize parameters (Lane Change Flashing Times Setting) | |
| Combination meter assembly (LED): Perform Active Test (Turn Signal (Left) Indicator, Turn Signal (Right) Indicator) | ||
| Lighting system | ||
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Main body ECU (Multiplex network body ECU) | ||
| Eco driving indicator light malfunction | Check customize parameters (Setting tab) | - |
| Combination meter assembly (LED): LED check | ||
| Combination meter assembly (LED): Perform Active Test (Indicat. ECONO) | ||
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| ECM (for 2AR-FE) | ||
| ECM (for 2GR-FE) |
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*1: w/ Rear Fog Light
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*2: w/ AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System)
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*3: w/ Automatic High Beam System
| Symptom | Suspected Area | See page |
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| "Opening" display malfunction | Combination meter assembly | |
| "Odometer" display malfunction | Combination meter assembly | |
| "TRIP A/TRIP B meter" display malfunction | Combination meter assembly | |
| "Current fuel consumption" display malfunction (Other meter functions are normal) | Combination meter assembly | |
| "Average fuel consumption (After reset)" display malfunction (Other meter functions are normal) | Combination meter assembly | |
| "Average fuel consumption (After start)" display malfunction (Other meter functions are normal) | Combination meter assembly | |
| "Average speed (After reset)" display malfunction (Other meter functions are normal) | Combination meter assembly | |
| "Average speed (After start)" display malfunction (Other meter functions are normal) | Combination meter assembly | |
| "Elapsed time (After reset)" display malfunction (Other meter functions are normal) | Combination meter assembly | |
| "Elapsed time (After start)" display malfunction (Other meter functions are normal) | Combination meter assembly | |
| "Drivable distance" display malfunction (Other meter functions are normal) | Combination meter assembly | |
| "Driving distance (After reset)" display malfunction (Other meter functions are normal) | Combination meter assembly | |
| "Driving distance (After start)" display malfunction (Other meter functions are normal) | Combination meter assembly | |
| "Other (Blank)" display malfunction | Combination meter assembly | |
| "Drive information tab" display malfunction | Combination meter assembly | |
| "Navigation tab" display malfunction*1 | Navigation system (for Navigation Receiver Type) | |
| Navigation system (for Radio and Display Type) | ||
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Navigation receiver assembly (for Navigation Receiver Type) | ||
| Radio and Display receiver assembly (for Radio and Display Type) | ||
| "Message tab" display malfunction | Combination meter assembly | |
| "Setting tab" display malfunction | Combination meter assembly | |
| "Shift position" display malfunction | Automatic transaxle system (for U660E) | |
| Automatic transaxle system (for U760E) | ||
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| ECM (for 2AR-FE) | ||
| ECM (for 2GR-FE) | ||
| "Cruise control SET indicator light" display malfunction*2 | Cruise control SET indicator light circuit (Cruise SET indicator light circuit) | |
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| ECM (for 2AR-FE) | ||
| ECM (for 2GR-FE) | ||
| "Cruise control indicator light" display malfunction*2 | Cruise control indicator light circuit (Cruise main indicator light circuit) | |
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| ECM (for 2AR-FE) | ||
| ECM (for 2GR-FE) | ||
| "Outside temperature" display malfunction | Air conditioning system | |
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Air conditioning amplifier assembly | ||
| "Icy street warning light" display malfunction | Air conditioning system | |
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Air conditioning amplifier assembly | ||
| "Phone (Received call)" display malfunction | Navigation system (for Navigation Receiver Type) | |
| Navigation system (for Radio and Display Type) | ||
| Audio and visual system (for Radio and Display Type) | ||
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Navigation receiver assembly (for Navigation Receiver Type) | ||
| Radio and Display receiver assembly (for Radio and Display Type) | ||
| "Turn-by-turn Navigation" display malfunction*1 | Navigation system (for Navigation Receiver Type) | |
| Navigation system (for Radio and Display Type) | ||
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Navigation receiver assembly (for Navigation Receiver Type) | ||
| Radio and Display receiver assembly (for Radio and Display Type) | ||
| "Each door open" display malfunction (Each door courtesy switch, luggage courtesy switch and hood courtesy switch are normal) | Entry cancel function (manual operation) (w/ Smart Entry and Start System) | |
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Main body ECU (Multiplex network body ECU) | ||
| "Clearance sonar detection (image display)" display malfunction*3 | Toyota parking assist-sensor system | |
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Clearance warning ECU assembly | ||
| "Check Park Sonar System" display malfunction*3 | Toyota parking assist-sensor system | |
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Clearance warning ECU assembly | ||
| "Clean Park Sonar" display malfunction*3 | Toyota parking assist-sensor system | |
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Clearance warning ECU assembly | ||
| "Auto Power OFF to Conserve Battery" display malfunction*4 | Smart entry and start system (for Entry Function) | |
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Certification ECU (Smart key ECU assembly) | - | |
| "Shift to P position when parked" display malfunction*4 | Smart entry and start system (for Entry Function) | |
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Certification ECU (Smart key ECU assembly) | - | |
| "Release Parking Brake" display malfunction (Brake warning light is normal) | Combination meter assembly | |
| Main body ECU (Multiplex network body ECU) | ||
| "Key not detected" display malfunction*4 | Smart entry and start system (for Entry Function) | |
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Certification ECU (Smart key ECU assembly) | - | |
| "Charging System Malfunction See Owner's Manual" display malfunction | Charging system (for 2AR-FE) | |
| Charging system (for 2GR-FE) | ||
| Generator assembly (for 2AR-FE, 100A, 130A Type) | ||
| Generator assembly (for 2AR-FE, 150A Type) | ||
| Generator assembly (for 2GR-FE) | ||
| Wire harness or connector (Combination meter assembly - Generator assembly) | - | |
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| ECM (for 2AR-FE) | ||
| ECM (for 2GR-FE) | ||
| "Check Entry & Start System" display malfunction*4 | Smart entry and start system (for Entry Function) | |
| Smart entry and start system (for Start Function) | ||
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Certification ECU (Smart key ECU assembly) | - | |
| "BSM not available" display malfunction*5 | Blind spot monitor system | |
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Blind spot monitor sensor RH | ||
| "Check Cruise Control System" display malfunction*2 | Cruise control system | |
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| ECM (for 2AR-FE) | ||
| ECM (for 2GR-FE) | ||
| "Check BSM System" display malfunction*5 | Blind spot monitor system | |
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Blind spot monitor sensor RH | ||
| "Engine Oil Pressure Low" display malfunction | Combination meter assembly: Read the Data List (Oil Pressure Switch) | |
| Engine oil pressure switch assembly (for 2AR-FE) | ||
| Engine oil pressure switch assembly (for 2GR-FE) | ||
| Wire harness or connector (Combination meter assembly - Engine oil pressure switch assembly) | - | |
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| "Turn Power OFF" display malfunction*4 | Smart entry and start system (for Entry Function) | |
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Certification ECU (Smart key ECU assembly) | - | |
| "Key detected in vehicle" display malfunction*4 | Smart entry and start system (for Entry Function) | |
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Certification ECU (Smart key ECU assembly) | - | |
| "Moon Roof opened" display malfunction*6 | Sliding roof system | |
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Main body ECU (Multiplex network body ECU) | ||
| "Depress brake pedal, touch engine switch with key" display malfunction*4 | Smart entry and start system (for Entry Function) | |
| Smart entry and start system (for Start Function) | ||
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Certification ECU (Smart key ECU assembly) | - | |
| "Depress brake pedal and push engine switch to start" display malfunction*4 | Smart entry and start system (for Entry Function) | |
| Smart entry and start system (for Start Function) | ||
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Certification ECU (Smart key ECU assembly) | - | |
| "Shift to P position to start" display malfunction*4 | Smart entry and start system (for Entry Function) | |
| Smart entry and start system (for Start Function) | ||
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Certification ECU (Smart key ECU assembly) | - | |
| "Steering Lock active" display malfunction*4 | Steering lock system | |
| Smart entry and start system (for Start Function) | ||
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Certification ECU (Smart key ECU assembly) | - | |
| "Key Battery Low" display malfunction*4 | Smart entry and start system (for Entry Function) | |
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Certification ECU (Smart key ECU assembly) | - | |
| "Check Headlight System" display malfunction*7, *8 | Automatic headlight beam level control system (w/ Automatic Headlight Beam Level Control System) | |
| Automatic high beam system (w/ Automatic High Beam System) | ||
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Main body ECU (Multiplex network body ECU) | ||
| "Washer Fluid Low" display malfunction | Combination meter assembly: Read the Data List (Washer Switch) | |
| Level warning switch assembly | ||
| Wire harness or connector (Combination meter assembly - Level warning switch assembly) | - | |
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| "Fuel Low" display malfunction (Fuel level warning light is normal) | Combination meter assembly | |
| "TRC OFF" display malfunction | Vehicle stability control system | |
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Brake actuator assembly (Skid control ECU) | ||
| "Power ON" display malfunction*4 | Smart entry and start system (for Start Function) | |
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Certification ECU (Smart key ECU assembly) | - | |
| "Depress brake pedal and push engine switch to start" display malfunction*4 | Smart entry and start system (for Entry Function) | |
| Smart entry and start system (for Start Function) | ||
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Certification ECU (Smart key ECU assembly) | - |
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*1: for Navigation Receiver Type
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*2: w/ Cruise Control System
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*3: w/ Toyota Parking Assist-sensor System
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*4: w/ Smart Entry and Start System
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*5: w/ Blind Spot Monitor System
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*6: w/ Sliding Roof System
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*7: w/ Automatic Headlight Beam Level Control System
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*8: w/ Automatic High Beam System
| Symptom | Suspected Area | See page |
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| All buzzers do not operate normally | Combination meter assembly | |
| Seat belt warning buzzer malfunction (Driver seat belt warning light is normal) | Check customize parameters (Driver Side Seatbelt Warning Buzzer) | |
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| EPS warning buzzer malfunction (EPS warning light is normal) | Combination meter assembly | |
| Smart key warning buzzer malfunction*1 | Smart entry and start system (for Entry Function) | |
| Smart entry and start system (for Start Function) | ||
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Certification ECU (Smart key ECU assembly) | - | |
| Key reminder buzzer malfunction*2 | Check customize parameters (Key Remind Sound) | |
| Key reminder buzzer circuit (Key reminder buzzer does not sound) | ||
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Main body ECU (Multiplex network body ECU) | ||
| Multi-information display warning buzzer malfunction (Master warning light is normal) | Combination meter assembly | |
| Immobiliser key identification completion buzzer malfunction*1 | Smart entry and start system (for Entry Function) | |
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Certification ECU (Smart key ECU assembly) | - | |
| Driving with parking brake unreleased warning buzzer malfunction (Speedometer and brake warning light are normal) | Combination meter assembly | |
| Driving with door open warning buzzer malfunction (Speedometer, door courtesy switch, luggage courtesy switch and hood courtesy switch are normal) | Combination meter assembly | |
| Sports shift reject buzzer malfunction | SFI system (for 2AR-FE) | |
| SFI system (for 2GR-FE) | ||
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| ECM (for 2AR-FE) | ||
| ECM (for 2GR-FE) | ||
| Sliding roof open warning buzzer malfunction*3 | Sliding roof system | |
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Main body ECU (Multiplex network body ECU) | ||
| Turn signal flasher buzzer malfunction (Turn indicator light is normal) | Check customize parameters (Flasher Sound Volume Adjustment) | |
| Combination meter assembly |
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*1: w/ Smart Entry and Start System
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*2: w/o Smart Entry and Start System
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*3: w/ Sliding Roof System
| Symptom | Suspected Area | See page |
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| Operating ODO/TRIP switch knob does not change odometer/TRIP meter display | Combination meter assembly | |
| Operating steering pad switch does not change multi-information display | Combination meter assembly: Read the Data List (Multi Switch (UP), Multi Switch (Down), Multi Switch (ENTER), Multi Switch (Right) or Multi Switch (Back)) | |
| Steering pad switch assembly | ||
| Spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly | ||
| Wire harness or connector (Combination meter assembly - Spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly) | - | |
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Operating light control switch knob does not change light brightness | Combination meter assembly | |
| Meter illumination is always dark | Illumination circuit | |
| Meter illumination does not dim with tail switch on | Lighting system | |
| Combination meter assembly | ||
| Main body ECU (Multiplex network body ECU) | ||
| Other systems that use the speed signal do not operate normally | Speed signal circuit |