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Computer, Functional Testing; Computer Coding, Average Speed Display, Average Fuel Consumption Display, Checking


Computer, functional testing

Note

It is possible to check the condition of the various components of the computer by selecting the individual functions in the specified sequence.

If defective components are found, check wiring using the current flow diagram.

Always perform complete test procedure for functional testing.

Check these first:
Fuses S12, S4 OK

Time Display, Checking:





Time display, checking
- switch ignition ON
- push time display button (2)

Time Display, Checking:





^ display, time of day

If time is displayed, - check coding

If time is not displayed, - check function selector switch
- repeat test

If time is not displayed, - check computer in instrument cluster
- repeat test

Time Display, Checking:





Computer coding, checking

- switch ignition OFF
- press reset button and hold
- switch ignition ON (continue pressing reset button)

Display:





- see display (illustration)
^ coding is displayed
- check average speed display mph

If coding is not displayed, or is displayed incorrectly:

- check computer and/or install correct computer module

Country Code, Checking:





Country Code, checking

- switch ignition OFF
- push reset button and hold
- switch ignition ON
- release reset button
- push time display button (2) and hold

Display:





- see display (illustration)
^ coding displayed US - for USA CA - for Canada

If coding not displayed or wrong code is displayed
- replace computer module

Average Speed Display (MPH), Checking:





Average speed display (MPH) Checking (Hall sender for speedometer)

- switch ignition ON
- select mph function with function selector switch (1)
- press reset button for 5 seconds (while driving vehicle)

Display:





- see display

If instantaneous speed is displayed:

- check average fuel consumption display (mpg)

If instantaneous speed is not displayed:

- check function selector switch

^ speed must be displayed on speedometer

If speed is indicated, - check Hall sender for speedometer

If speed is not indicated, - replace speedometer or speedometer cable

Average Fuel Consumption Display (MPG), Checking:





Average fuel consumption display (mpg), checking

(Hall sender for speedometer and sender for fuel consumption display)


- switch ignition ON
- select function (mpg) with function selection button
- press reset button for 5 seconds (while driving)

Display:





- see display (average fuel consumption)

If OK, - check range display (Mi)