In this circuit, the combination meter assembly receives engine coolant temperature signals from the ECM via CAN communication. The combination meter assembly displays an engine coolant temperature warning based on the data received from the ECM.
When replacing the combination meter assembly, always replace it with a new one. If a combination meter assembly which was installed to another vehicle is used, the information stored in it will not match the information from the vehicle and a DTC may be stored.
Before replacing the ECM, refer to Service Bulletin.
If there is an open or short in the engine coolant temperature sensor circuit, the ECM stores DTCs. Troubleshoot the SFI system.
for M20D-FKS:
for A25F-FXS:
Check if CAN communication DTCs are output.
for HV Model:
for Gasoline Model:
| Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
| CAN communication DTCs are not output. | A |
| CAN communication DTCs are output. | B |
A
B
for HV Model:
for Gasoline Model:
Check if SFI system DTCs are output.
for A25F-FXS:
for M20D-FKS:
| Proceed to |
|---|
| OK |
| NG |
OK
NG
for A25F-FXS:
for M20D-FKS:
Check vehicle condition.
| Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
| except 12.3 Inch Multi-information Display Type | A |
| for 12.3 Inch Multi-information Display Type | B |
A
B
Using the GTS, perform the Active Test.
| Tester Display | Measurement Item | Control Range | Diagnostic Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Temperature Meter Operation (50C,122F) | Engine coolant temperature receiver gauge 50°C (122°F) | ON | See [Display] |
| Water Temperature Meter Operation (60C,140F) | Engine coolant temperature receiver gauge 60°C (140°F) | ON | See [Display] |
| Water Temperature Meter Operation (70C,158F) | Engine coolant temperature receiver gauge 70°C (158°F) | ON | See [Display] |
| Water Temperature Meter Operation (80C,176F) | Engine coolant temperature receiver gauge 80°C (176°F) | ON | See [Display] |
| Water Temperature Meter Operation (Middle) | Engine coolant temperature receiver gauge (Middle) | ON | See [Display] |
| Water Temperature Meter Operation (110C,230F) | Engine coolant temperature receiver gauge 110°C (230°F) | ON | See [Display] |
| Water Temperature Meter Operation (120C,248F) | Engine coolant temperature receiver gauge 120°C (248°F) | ON | See [Display] |
| Water Temperature Meter Operation (127C,260F) | Engine coolant temperature receiver gauge 127°C (260°F) | ON | See [Display] |
| Tester Display |
|---|
| Water Temperature Meter Operation (50C,122F) |
| Tester Display |
|---|
| Water Temperature Meter Operation (60C,140F) |
| Tester Display |
|---|
| Water Temperature Meter Operation (70C,158F) |
| Tester Display |
|---|
| Water Temperature Meter Operation (80C,176F) |
| Tester Display |
|---|
| Water Temperature Meter Operation (Middle) |
| Tester Display |
|---|
| Water Temperature Meter Operation (110C,230F) |
| Tester Display |
|---|
| Water Temperature Meter Operation (120C,248F) |
| Tester Display |
|---|
| Water Temperature Meter Operation (127C,260F) |
Engine coolant temperature receiver gauge indication is normal.
| *a | Water Temperature Meter Operation (50C,122F) |
| *b | Water Temperature Meter Operation (60C,140F) |
| *c | Water Temperature Meter Operation (70C,158F) |
| *d | Water Temperature Meter Operation (80C,176F) |
| *e | Water Temperature Meter Operation (Middle) |
| *f | Water Temperature Meter Operation (110C,230F) |
| *g | Water Temperature Meter Operation (120C,248F) |
| *h | Water Temperature Meter Operation (127C,260F) |
| *a | Water Temperature Meter Operation (50C,122F) |
| *b | Water Temperature Meter Operation (60C,140F) |
| *c | Water Temperature Meter Operation (70C,158F) |
| *d | Water Temperature Meter Operation (80C,176F) |
| *e | Water Temperature Meter Operation (Middle) |
| *f | Water Temperature Meter Operation (110C,230F) |
| *g | Water Temperature Meter Operation (120C,248F) |
| *h | Water Temperature Meter Operation (127C,260F) |
[Display]: Engine coolant temperature receiver gauge
| Proceed to |
|---|
| OK |
| NG |
OK
NG
Using the Techstream, read the Data List.
| Tester Display | Measurement Item | Range | Normal Condition | Diagnostic Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant Temperature | Engine coolant temperature | Min.: 0°C (0°F), Max.: 127.5°C (261.5°F) | 75 to 100°C (167 to 212°F): After warming up the engine | - |
| Tester Display |
|---|
| Coolant Temperature |
| Tester Display | Measurement Item | Range | Normal Condition | Diagnostic Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant Temperature | Engine coolant temperature | Min.: -40°C (-40°F), Max.: 140°C (284°F) | 75 to 100°C (167 to 212°F): After warming up | This is the engine oil temperature.
|
| Tester Display |
|---|
| Coolant Temperature |
When the Data List values of the ECUs match, an internal malfunction of the ECM is suspected.
When the Data List values of the ECUs do not match, a signal output error of the ECM or an internal malfunction of the combination meter assembly is suspected.
The Data List values of the ECUs do not match.
| Proceed to |
|---|
| OK |
| NG |
OK
for M20D-FKS:
for A25F-FXS:
NG