METER / GAUGE SYSTEM Engine Coolant Temperature Receiver Gauge Malfunction

DESCRIPTION

In this circuit, the meter ECU receives engine coolant temperature signals from the ECM using the CAN communication system. The meter ECU displays engine coolant temperature that is calculated based on the data received from the ECM.

WIRING DIAGRAM

A01EXADE66

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

Tech Tips

If there is an open or short in the engine coolant temperature sensor circuit, the ECM stores the DTCs. Troubleshoot the SFI System Click here for 2AR-FE, Click here for 2GR-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 ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the intelligent 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 -
      OK
      Engine coolant temperature receiver gauge indication is normal.

    NG

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Click here

    OK

  3. CHECK SFI SYSTEM


    1. Check if the SFI system output the DTC Click here for 2AR-FE, Click here for 2GR-FE).

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      The DTC is not output. A
      The DTC is output (for 2AR-FE). B
      The DTC is output (for 2GR-FE). C

    B

    GO TO SFI SYSTEM (for 2AR-FE) Click here

    C

    GO TO SFI SYSTEM (for 2GR-FE) Click here

    A

  4. READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (COOLANT TEMP, COOLANT TEMPERATURE)


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the intelligent tester on.

    4. Enter the following menus:


      1. for Engine and ECT: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List.

      2. for Combination Meter: Body / Combination Meter / 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) 75 to 100°C (167 to 212°F): After warming up

      • Stored as Freeze Frame Data

      • This is the engine coolant temperature.

      Tech Tips


      • After warming up the engine, the engine coolant temperature is 75 to 100°C (167 to 212°F).

      • After a long soak, the engine coolant temperature, intake air temperature and ambient air temperature are approximately equal.

      • If the value is -40°C (-40°F), or 140°C (284°F), the sensor circuit is open or shorted.

      • Check if the engine overheats when the value indicates 140°C (284°F).
      Combination Meter
      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Coolant Temperature Engine coolant temperature/-40 to 127.5°C (-40 to 261.5°F) After warming up: 75 to 100°C (167 to 212°F)

      Tech Tips


      • After warming up the engine, the engine coolant temperature is 75 to 100°C (167 to 212°F).

      • After a long soak, the engine coolant temperature, intake air temperature and ambient air temperature are approximately equal.

      • If the value is -40°C (-40°F), or higher than 135°C (275°F), the sensor circuit is open or shorted.

      • Check if the engine overheats when the value indicates higher than 135°C (275°F).
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      The data list values of the ECUs match. A
      The data list values of the ECUs do not match (for 2AR-FE). B
      The data list values of the ECUs do not match (for 2GR-FE). C

      Tech Tips


      • When the Data List values of the ECUs match, an internal malfunction of the combination meter assembly is suspected.

      • When the Data List values of the ECUs do not match, a signal output error of the skid control ECU or an internal malfunction of the combination meter assembly is suspected.


    B

    REPLACE ECM (for 2AR-FE) Click here

    C

    REPLACE ECM (for 2GR-FE) Click here

    A

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Click here