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Inspection Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lexus GX 470. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. CHECK OPERATION OF SPEEDOMETER 
    1. Drive the vehicle and check if the function of the speedometer in the combination meter is normal.

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

      HINT:

      The vehicle speed sensor is functioning normally when the indication on the speedometer is normal.

      NG: GO TO METER/GAUGE SYSTEM (See  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING  ) 

      OK: Go to Next Step 

  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (MULTI-DISPLAY - COMBINATION METER) 
    1. Disconnect the M21 display connector.
    2. Disconnect the C11 meter connector.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance 

      MULTI-DISPLAY - COMBINATION METER

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      M21-20 (SPD) - C11-14 Always Below 1 Ω
      M21-20 (SPD) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Fig 1: Identifying Checking Harness & Connector (Multi-Display - Combination Meter)
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      NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

      OK: PROCEED TO NEXT INSPECTION PROCEDURE SHOWN IN  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE