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Diagnosis Description





DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (METER)


Diagnosis Description


SELF-DIAGNOSIS MODE
- LCD segment operation can be checked in self-diagnosis mode.
- Meters/gauges can be checked in self-diagnosis mode.

OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.





2. While pressing the trip reset switch (1), turn ignition switch ON.
3. Make sure that the trip meter displays "0000.0".

NOTE:
If the diagnosis function is activated with "trip A" displayed, the mileage on "trip A" is reset to "0000.0". (The same way for "trip B".)
4. Press the trip reset switch at least 3 times. (Within 7 seconds after the ignition switch is turned ON.)
5. The unified meter control unit is turned to self-diagnosis mode.





- The segment dots of the information display LCD (1) blink alternately.
- Speedometer, tachometer, volt meter, and oil temperature gauge return to zero respectively.
- All the segments of clock, manual mode indicator, S-MODE indicator, odo/trip meter, and shift position indicator illuminate.





- The fuel gauge (1) blink alternately.
- The engine coolant temperature gauge (2) blink alternately.

NOTE:
- Check combination meter power supply and ground circuit when the self-diagnosis mode of the combination meter does not start. Replace combination meter if power supply and ground circuit are normal.
- When turning the ignition switch ON, if the triple meter has a malfunction and the self-diagnosis mode for triple meter does not starts, check the power supply and ground circuit of the triple meter, and the communication line circuit (METER from/to TRIPLE METER). Replace triple meter if power supply and ground circuit and the communication line circuit (METER from/to TRIPLE METER) are normal.
- If any of the segments does not illuminate, replace the combination meter or the triple meter (only when the clock of a segment that does not illuminate).
6. Each meter activates by pressing the trip reset switch.






NOTE:
- If any of the meters or gauges is not activated, replace combination meter or triple meter.
- The figure is reference.