On-Vehicle Inspection

2009 Toyota Sienna XLE, FWDSECTION On-Vehicle Inspection
  1. INSPECT SPEEDOMETER 
    1. Check the operation.
      1. Using a speedometer tester, check the speedometer indication according to the table below.

        Reference: mph (U.S.A.) 

        TERMINALS REFERENCE CHART

        Chassis dynamometer indication Acceptable range
        20 mph 20.0 to 23.0 mph
        40 mph 40.0 to 43.5 mph
        60 mph 60.0 to 64.0 mph
        80 mph 80.0 to 84.5 mph
        100 mph 100.0 to 105.0 mph

        Reference: km/h (Canada) 

        TERMINALS REFERENCE CHART

        Chassis dynamometer indication Acceptable range Data in () is for reference
        20 km/h (17.5 to 21.5 km/h)
        40 km/h 38.0 to 42.0 km/h
        60 km/h 58.0 to 63.0 km/h
        80 km/h 78.0 to 84.0 km/h
        100 km/h 98.5 to 104.5 km/h
        120 km/h 119.0 to 125.0 km/h
        140 km/h 139.0 to 146.0 km/h
        160 km/h 159.0 to 167.0 km/h
        NOTE: Tire wear as well as over or under inflation will cause errors.
      2. Check the deviation from the acceptable value of the speedometer indication.

        Reference: Less than 0.5 km/h (0.3 mph) 

  2. INSPECT TACHOMETER 
    1. Check the operation.
      1. Connect the tune-up test tachometer, and start the engine.
      2. Compare the test results with the tachometer indications.

        Reference: DC 13.5 V, at 25°C (77°F) 

        TERMINALS REFERENCE CHART

        Chassis dynamometer indication (rpm) Acceptable range (rpm) Data in () are for reference
        700 630 to 770
        1,000 (900 to 1,100)
        2,000 (1,850 to 2,150)
        3,000 2,800 to 3,200
        4,000 (3,800 to 4,200)
        5,000 4,800 to 5,200
        6,000 (5,750 to 6,250)
        7,000 6,700 to 7,300
        8,000 7,700 to 8,300
  3. INSPECT FUEL RECEIVER GAUGE 
    1. Disconnect the connector from the sender gauge.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, then check the position of the receiver gauge needle.

      OK: Needle position is on (EMPTY). 

    3. Connect the terminals 2 and 3 on the wire harness side connector of the fuel sender gauge.
    4. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, then check the position of the receiver gauge needle.

      OK: Needle position is on (FULL). 

  4. INSPECT FUEL LEVEL WARNING LIGHT 
    1. Disconnect the connector from the sender gauge.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, then check the fuel level needle indicates EMPTY and the fuel level warning light comes on.

      OK: Fuel level warning light comes on. 

      Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Sender Gauge Connector Terminals
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  5. INSPECT OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT 
    1. Disconnect the connector from the low oil pressure switch.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
    3. Ground the terminal of the wire harness side connector, then check the low oil pressure warning light.

      OK: OIL PRESSURE warning light comes on. 

  6. INSPECT OIL CHANGE REMINDER LIGHT RESETTING PROCEDURE 

    CONDITION: 

    TERMINALS REFERENCE CHART

    State Condition Specified State
    Blinking The vehicle runs 4,500 to 5,000 miles after the previous resetting. The warning light for 15 seconds after turning the ignition switch to the ON position.
    Continuously illuminated The vehicle runs over 5,000 miles after the previous resetting. The warning light for 15 seconds after turning the ignition switch to the ON position.
    1. Set the window to the odometer.
    2. Turn the ignition switch off.
    3. While pressing the reset switch, turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Keep pressing the reset switch for at least 5 seconds to complete the reset procedure. Check that the "000000" is displayed on the odometer.

      HINT:

      If the ignition switch is turned off during the reset procedure;

      LCD: off

      If the reset switch is not pressed for at least 5 seconds during the reset procedure;

      LCD: Return to odometer

RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.