Vehicle Speed Signal Circuit: Procedure

2013 Toyota Sequoia Limited, 5.7L Eng VIN WSECTION Procedure
  1. INSPECT OPERATION OF SPEEDOMETER 
    1. Drive the vehicle and check if the function of the speedometer on the combination meter is normal.

      OK

      Actual vehicle speed and the speed indicated on the speedometer are the same.

      HINT: 

      • The speed indicated on the speedometer has an allowable margin of error. This can be tested using a speedometer tester (calibrated chassis dynamometer). For details about testing and the margin of error, refer to "Operation Check" in the meter/gauge system. Refer to OPERATION CHECK .
      • The vehicle speed sensor is functioning normally when the indication on the speedometer is normal.

    NG → GO TO METER / GAUGE SYSTEM 

    OK: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (SPEED SIGNAL) 
    1. Disconnect the H43 clearance warning ECU connector.
      Fig 1: Identifying H43 Clearance Warning ECU Connector Terminals With Wave form
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    2. Jack up the drive wheels.
    3. Move the shift lever to N.
    4. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    5. Using an oscilloscope, check the signal waveform of the meter.
      MEASUREMENT CONDITION

      Item Content
      Terminal No. (Symbol) H43-3 (SPD) - Body ground
      Tool Setting 5 V/DIV., 20 msec./DIV.
      Condition Drive vehicle at 20 km/h (12 mph)

      HINT: 

      As the vehicle speed increases, the wave length shortens.

      OK

      Voltage pulses as shown in the illustration.

    NG → See step   3 

    OK → See step   4 

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CLEARANCE WARNING ECU - COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY) 
    1. Disconnect the H43 clearance warning ECU connector.
      Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Of Clearance Warning ECU & Combination Meter Assembly Harness & Connectors
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    2. Disconnect the H37 combination meter assembly connector.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      H43-3 (SPD) - H37-35 (+S) Always Below 1 Ω
      H43-3 (SPD) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK → See step   5 

  4. PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE. Refer to  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  
  5. REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL 
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