Problem Symptoms Table: Gauge

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Gauge
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lexus IS 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE - GAUGES

Symptom Suspect Area
Speedometer does not operate or operates abnormally.
  1. Speedometer
  2. Speed Sensor Circuit
Tachometer does not operate or operates abnormally.
  1. Tachometer
  2. Igniter Signal Circuit
Fuel Gauge does not operate or operates abnormally.
  1. Fuel Receiver Gauge
  2. Fuel Sender Gauge
  3. Wire Harness
  4. Combination Meter
  5. Body ECU
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge does not operate.
  1. Engine Coolant Temperature Receiver Gauge
  2. Engine Coolant Temperature Sender Gauge
  3. Wire Harness
  4. Combination Meter
  5. ECM
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