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Problem Symptoms Table

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota Tundra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

HINT:

Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.

Malfunction system: 

SYMPTOMS REFERENCE

Symptom Suspected Area See
Entire combination meter does not operate Fuses (MET, MET-B) ENTIRE COMBINATION METER DOES NOT OPERATE 
Harness and connector ENTIRE COMBINATION METER DOES NOT OPERATE 
Combination meter ENTIRE COMBINATION METER DOES NOT OPERATE 
Operating light control rheostat does not change light brightness Combination meter OPERATING LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT DOES NOT CHANGE LIGHT BRIGHTNESS 
Meter illumination is always dark Light control rheostat OPERATING LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT DOES NOT CHANGE LIGHT BRIGHTNESS 
Combination meter OPERATING LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT DOES NOT CHANGE LIGHT BRIGHTNESS 
Harness and connector OPERATING LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT DOES NOT CHANGE LIGHT BRIGHTNESS 
Meter illumination does not dim at night* CAN communication system METER ILLUMINATION DOES NOT DIM AT NIGHT 
Combination meter METER ILLUMINATION DOES NOT DIM AT NIGHT 
Light control rheostat METER ILLUMINATION DOES NOT DIM AT NIGHT 
Harness and connector METER ILLUMINATION DOES NOT DIM AT NIGHT 
HINT:
*: for Optitron type

Meter gauges: 

METER GAUGES SYMPTOMS REFERENCE

Symptom Suspected Area See
Speedometer malfunction CAN communication system SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTION 
Combination meter SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTION 
Vehicle stability control system SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTION 
Tachometer malfunction*1 CAN communication system TACHOMETER MALFUNCTION 
Combination meter TACHOMETER MALFUNCTION 
SFI system (for 1GR-FE) TACHOMETER MALFUNCTION 
SFI system (for 2UZ-FE) TACHOMETER MALFUNCTION 
SFI system (for 3UR-FE) TACHOMETER MALFUNCTION 
Fuel receiver gauge malfunction Fuel sender gauge (DTC B1500) FUEL RECEIVER GAUGE MALFUNCTION 
Combination meter power source circuit ("Entire Combination Meter does not Operate") FUEL RECEIVER GAUGE MALFUNCTION 
Engine coolant temperature gauge malfunction*2 CAN communication system ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE MALFUNCTION 
Combination meter ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE MALFUNCTION 
SFI system (for 1GR-FE) ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE MALFUNCTION 
SFI system (for 2UZ-FE) ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE MALFUNCTION 
SFI system (for 3UR-FE) ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE MALFUNCTION 
Oil pressure receiver gauge malfunction*3 CAN communication system OIL PRESSURE RECEIVER GAUGE MALFUNCTION 
Combination meter OIL PRESSURE RECEIVER GAUGE MALFUNCTION 
Oil pressure sender gauge (for 2UZ-FE) OIL PRESSURE RECEIVER GAUGE MALFUNCTION 
Oil pressure sender gauge (for 3UR-FE) OIL PRESSURE RECEIVER GAUGE MALFUNCTION 
Wire harness OIL PRESSURE RECEIVER GAUGE MALFUNCTION 
Voltmeter malfunction*4 Fuse (MET) VOLT METER MALFUNCTION 
Combination meter VOLT METER MALFUNCTION 
Harness and connector VOLT METER MALFUNCTION 
HINT:
*1: w/Tachometer
*2: w/ Engine coolant temperature gauge
*3: w/ Oil pressure receiver gauge
*4: w/ Voltmeter

Accessory meter: 

ACCESSORY METER SYMPTOMS REFERENCE

Symptom Suspected Area See
Accessory meter does not display Accessory meter power source circuit ACCESSORY METER DOES NOT ILLUMINATE 
Replace accessory meter ACCESSORY METER DOES NOT ILLUMINATE 
Accessory meter illumination does not dim at night CAN communication system CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
Replace accessory meter ACCESSORY METER 
Lighting system PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Malfunction in security indicator light Replace accessory meter ACCESSORY METER 
Theft deterrent system PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Engine immobiliser system PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Malfunction in clearance warning light and buzzer Intuitive parking assist system PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Replace accessory meter ACCESSORY METER 
Malfunction in clock system Replace accessory meter ACCESSORY METER 

Warning/Indicator lights: 

WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS SYMPTOMS REFERENCE

Symptom Suspected Area See
BEAM indicator light does not come on CAN communication system CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
Lighting system LIGHTING SYSTEM
Perform ACTIVE TEST (HIGH BEAM INDC or Indicat. Lamp Beam) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
Replace combination meter COMBINATION METER 
A/T OIL TEMP warning light does not come on CAN communication system CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
SFI system (for 1GR-FE) SFI SYSTEM
SFI system (for 2UZ-FE) SFI SYSTEM
SFI system (for 3UR-FE) SFI SYSTEM
Perform ACTIVE TEST (A/TOIL TEMP or A/T Oil Temperature Operation) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
Replace combination meter COMBINATION METER 
SRS warning light does not come on CAN communication system CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
Airbag system PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Perform ACTIVE TEST (SRS WARN INDC or Indicat. Lamp Airbag) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
Replace combination meter COMBINATION METER 
All doors open light does not come on CAN communication system CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
Lighting system LIGHTING SYSTEM
Perform ACTIVE TEST (DOORS ALL OPEN or Indicat. Lamp Doors All Open) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
Replace combination meter COMBINATION METER 
Driver side seat belt warning light does not come on CAN communication system CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
Seat belt warning system PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Perform ACTIVE TEST (D-BELT REMIND or Indicat. D-seat Belt) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
Replace combination meter COMBINATION METER 
Brake warning light does not come on CAN communication system CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
Vehicle stability control system VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM
Perform ACTIVE TEST (BRAKE WARN or Indicat. Lamp Brake) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
Replace combination meter COMBINATION METER 
CHARGE warning light does not come on CAN communication system CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
SFI system (for 1GR-FE) SFI SYSTEM
SFI system (for 2UZ-FE) SFI SYSTEM
SFI system (for 3UR-FE) SFI SYSTEM
Replace combination meter COMBINATION METER 
Oil pressure warning light does not come on CAN communication system CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
Oil pressure switch (for 1GR-FE) ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Oil pressure switch (for 2UZ-FE) OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
Oil pressure switch (for 3UR-FE) ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Replace combination meter COMBINATION METER 
Passenger side seat belt warning light does not come on CAN communication system CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
Seat belt warning system PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Perform ACTIVE TEST (P-BELT REMIND or Indicat. P-seat Belt) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
Replace combination meter COMBINATION METER 
Replace integration control and panel (for column shift type) REMOVAL
Replace integration control and panel (for floor shift type) REMOVAL
4LO indicator light does not come on*1 CAN communication system CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
Touch select 2-4 and high-low system PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Replace combination meter COMBINATION METER 
ABS warning light does not come on CAN communication system CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
Vehicle stability control system VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM
Perform ACTIVE TEST (ABS WARN or Indicat. Lamp ABS) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
Replace combination meter COMBINATION METER 
MIL does not come on Replace ECM (for 1GR-FE) REMOVAL
Replace ECM (for 2UZ-FE) REMOVAL
Replace ECM (for 3UR-FE) REMOVAL
Harness and connector -
Replace combination meter COMBINATION METER 
Low fuel warning light does not come on Perform ACTIVE TEST (LOW FUEL WARN or Indicat. Lamp fuel) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
Harness and connector -
Replace combination meter COMBINATION METER 
SLIP indicator light does not come on CAN communication system CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
Vehicle stability control system VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM
Perform ACTIVE TEST (SLIP INDC or Indicat. Lamp Slip) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
Replace combination meter COMBINATION METER 
4HI indicator light does not come on*1 CAN communication system CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
Touch select 2-4 and high-low system PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Replace combination meter COMBINATION METER 
CRUISE main indicator light does not come on CAN communication system CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
Cruise control system CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
Perform ACTIVE TEST (CRUISE INDC or Indicat. Lamp Cruise) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
Replace combination meter COMBINATION METER 
HEAD indicator light does not come on*2 CAN communication system CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
Lighting system LIGHTING SYSTEM
Perform ACTIVE TEST (HEADLIGHT INDIC or Indicat. Lamp Head) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
Replace combination meter COMBINATION METER 
TAIL indicator light does not come on*3 CAN communication system CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
Lighting system LIGHTING SYSTEM
Perform ACTIVE TEST (TAILLIGHT INDC or Indicat. Lamp Tail) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
Replace combination meter COMBINATION METER 
Turn signal indicator lights do not come on Lighting system LIGHTING SYSTEM
Replace combination meter COMBINATION METER 
AUTO LSD warning light does not come on CAN communication system CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
Vehicle stability control system VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM
Replace combination meter COMBINATION METER 
VSC OFF indicator light does not come on CAN communication system CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
Vehicle stability control system VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM
Replace combination meter COMBINATION METER 
RSCA OFF indicator light does not come on Airbag system PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Replace combination meter COMBINATION METER 
TOW HAUL indicator light does not come on CAN communication system CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
Replace combination meter COMBINATION METER 
Tire pressure warning light does not come on Tire pressure warning system TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM
Perform ACTIVE TEST (TIRE PRESS WARN or Indicat. Lamp Tire Press) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
Replace combination meter COMBINATION METER 
A/T indicator (normal mode) does not come on CAN communication system CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
Automatic transmission system (A750E) (for 1GR-FE) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM (FOR 1GR-FE)
Automatic transmission system (A750E) (for 2UZ-FE) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM (FOR 2UZ-FE)
Automatic transmission system (AB60F) (for 3UR-FE)*1 PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Automatic transmission system (AB60E) (for 3UR-FE) PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Automatic transmission system (A750F) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
Perform ACTIVE TEST (A/T INDEC (1) or A/T indicator operation (1)) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
Replace combination meter COMBINATION METER 
A/T indicator (sequential mode) does not come on CAN communication system CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
Automatic transmission system (A750E) (for 1GR-FE) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM (FOR 1GR-FE)
Automatic transmission system (A750E) (for 2UZ-FE) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM (FOR 2UZ-FE)
Automatic transmission system (AB60F) (for 3UR-FE)*1 PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Automatic transmission system (AB60E) (for 3UR-FE) PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Automatic transmission system (A750F) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
Perform ACTIVE TEST (A/T INDEC (2) or A/T indicator operation (2)) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
Replace combination meter COMBINATION METER 
Master warning light does not come on*4 CAN communication system CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
Perform ACTIVE TEST (MST WARN INDC or Master Warning) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
Replace combination meter COMBINATION METER 
HINT:
*1: for 4WD
*2: for U.S.A.
*3: except U.S.A.
*4: w/ Multi-information display

Multi-information display (w/ Multi-information display): 

MULTI-INFORMATION SYMPTOMS REFERENCE

Symptom Suspected Area See
"DRIVER (PASSENGER, LEFT REAR, RIGHT REAR) DOOR OPEN" information is displayed Close door -
"DRIVER (PASSENGER, LEFT REAR, RIGHT REAR) DOOR OPEN" multi-information display malfunction Lighting system LIGHTING SYSTEM
Perform ACTIVE TEST (METER DISPLAY or Meter Displays) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
Replace combination meter COMBINATION METER 
"ENGINE COOLANT HOT" information is displayed Inspect engine coolant temperature sensor (for 1GR-FE) INSPECTION
Inspect engine coolant temperature sensor (for 2UZ-FE) INSPECTION
Inspect engine coolant temperature sensor (for 3UR-FE) INSPECTION
"ENGINE COOLANT HOT" multi-information display malfunction Inspect engine coolant temperature sensor (for 1GR-FE) INSPECTION
Inspect engine coolant temperature sensor (for 2UZ-FE) INSPECTION
Inspect engine coolant temperature sensor (for 3UR-FE) INSPECTION
Perform ACTIVE TEST (METER DISPLAY or Meter Display*1) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
Replace combination meter COMBINATION METER 
"MAI NT REQD" information is displayed Replace engine oil -
"MAINT REQD" multi-information display malfunction Replace engine oil -
Perform ACTIVE TEST (METER DISPLAY or Meter Display*1) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
Replace combination meter COMBINATION METER 
"PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED" information is displayed Release parking brake DISASSEMBLY
"PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED" multi-information display malfunction Parking brake system PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM
Perform ACTIVE TEST (METER DISPLAY or Meter Display*1) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
Replace combination meter COMBINATION METER 
"LOW WASHER FLUID" information is displayed Add washer fluid -
"LOW WASHER FLUID" multi-information display malfunction Wiper and washer system WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM
Perform ACTIVE TEST (METER DISPLAY or Meter Display*1) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
Replace combination meter COMBINATION METER 
"LOW FUEL LEVEL" information is displayed Add fuel -
"LOW FUEL LEVEL" multi-information display malfunction Inspect fuel sender gauge (for 1GR-FE) INSPECTION
Inspect fuel sender gauge (for 2UZ-FE) INSPECTION
Inspect fuel sender gauge (for 3UR-FE) INSPECTION
Perform ACTIVE TEST (METER DISPLAY or Meter Display*1) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
Replace combination meter COMBINATION METER 
"TRANSMISSION HOT" information is displayed Automatic transmission system (A750E) (for 1GR-FE) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM (FOR 1GR-FE)
Automatic transmission system (A750E) (for 2UZ-FE) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM (FOR 2UZ-FE)
Automatic transmission system (AB60F) (for 3UR-FE)*2 PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Automatic transmission system (AB60E) (for 3UR-FE) PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Automatic transmission system (A750F) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
"TRANSMISSION HOT" multi-information display malfunction Automatic transmission system (A750E) (for 1GR-FE) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM (FOR 1GR-FE)
Automatic transmission system (A750E) (for 2UZ-FE) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM (FOR 2UZ-FE)
Automatic transmission system (AB60F) (for 3UR-FE)*2 PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Automatic transmission system (AB60E) (for 3UR-FE) PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Automatic transmission system (A750F) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
Perform ACTIVE TEST (METER DISPLAY or Meter Display*1) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
Replace combination meter COMBINATION METER 
"MAINT REQD SOON" information is displayed Replace engine oil -
"MAINT REQD SOON" multi-information display malfunction Replace engine oil -
Perform ACTIVE TEST (METER DISPLAY or Meter Display*1) DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
Replace combination meter COMBINATION METER 
HINT:
*1: If this Active Test is being performed and the ignition switch is turned OFF and then ON, the A/T and ODO/TRIP display area's background may turn white. If this occurs, end this Active Test and turn the ignition switch OFF.
*2: for 4WD

Buzzer: 

BUZZER SYMPTOMS REFERENCE

Symptom Suspected Area See
Driver side seat belt warning buzzer (which sounds 5 times) does not sound CAN communication system CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
Seat belt warning system PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Replace combination meter COMBINATION METER 
Multi-warning buzzer does not sound*1 Replace combination meter COMBINATION METER 
Seat belt warning level 1 buzzer (which sounds continuously) does not sound CAN communication system CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
Seat belt warning system PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Replace combination meter COMBINATION METER 
Seat belt warning level 2 buzzer (which sounds continuously) does not sound CAN communication system CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
Seat belt warning system PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Replace combination meter COMBINATION METER 
Parking brake unreleased warning buzzer does not sound Parking brake system PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM
Replace combination meter COMBINATION METER 
Door ajar driving warning buzzer does not sound Replace combination meter COMBINATION METER 
Sequential shift reject buzzer (which sounds twice) does not sound Automatic transmission system (A750E) (for 1GR-FE) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM (FOR 1GR-FE)
Automatic transmission system (A750E) (for 2UZ-FE) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM (FOR 2UZ-FE)
Automatic transmission system (AB60F) (for 3UR-FE)*2 PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Automatic transmission system (AB60E) (for 3UR-FE) PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Automatic transmission system (A750F) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
Replace combination meter COMBINATION METER 
4WD buzzer (which sounds continuously) does not sound*2 Replace combination meter COMBINATION METER 
4WD buzzer (which sounds 3 times) does not sound*2 Replace combination meter COMBINATION METER 
Key reminder buzzer (which sounds continuously) does not sound Key reminder warning system KEY REMINDER WARNING SYSTEM
Replace combination meter COMBINATION METER 
HINT:
*1: w/ Multi-information display
*2: for 4WD