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Vehicle Speed Signal Circuit between Stereo Component Amplifier and Combination Meter [11/2018 - 10/2022]: Procedure
- INSPECT COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (OUTPUT WAVEFORM)
- Check the output waveform.
*a Component with harness connected
(Combination Meter Assembly)- Remove the combination meter assembly with the connector(s) still connected.
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2018 - 10/2022]
- Connect an oscilloscope to terminal G18-36 (+S) and body ground.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Turn a wheel slowly.
- Check the signal waveform according to the condition(s) in the table below.
Item Condition Measurement terminal G18-36 (+S) - Body ground Tool setting 5 V/DIV., 20 ms./DIV. Vehicle condition Wheel being rotated OK
The waveform is similar to that shown in the illustration.
HINT:
When the system is functioning normally, one wheel revolution generates 4 pulses. As the vehicle speed increases, the width indicated by (A) in the illustration narrows.
Result
Proceed to OK NG - Remove the combination meter assembly with the connector(s) still connected.
Result:
NG
GO TO METER / GAUGE SYSTEM. Refer to Speed Signal Circuit [11/2018 - 10/2019] , or refer to Speed Signal Circuit [10/2019 - 08/2020] , or refer to Speed Signal Circuit [08/2020 - 12/2021] , or refer to Speed Signal Circuit [12/2021 - 10/2022]
Result:
OK
See step 2
- Check the output waveform.
- INSPECT STEREO COMPONENT AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY (INPUT WAVEFORM)
- Check the input waveform.
*a Component with harness connected
(Stereo Component Amplifier Assembly)- - - Remove the stereo component amplifier assembly with the connector(s) still connected.
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2018 - 10/2022]
- Connect an oscilloscope to terminal M3-11 (SPD) and body ground.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Turn a wheel slowly.
- Check the signal waveform according to the condition(s) in the table below.
Item Condition Measurement terminal M3-11 (SPD) - Body ground Tool setting 5 V/DIV., 20 ms./DIV. Vehicle condition Wheel being rotated OK
The waveform is similar to that shown in the illustration.
HINT:
When the system is functioning normally, one wheel revolution generates 4 pulses. As the vehicle speed increases, the width indicated by (A) in the illustration narrows.
Result
Proceed to OK NG - Remove the stereo component amplifier assembly with the connector(s) still connected.
Result:
OK
PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE. Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [11/2018 - 02/2019] , or refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [02/2019 - 10/2019] , or refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [10/2019 - 10/2022]
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
- Check the input waveform.
NO RELATED
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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.