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Instrument Cluster Inspection: Speedometer

Using the input/output check mode 

  1. Inspect the speedometer by setting it in the input/output check mode DTC 12.

Using a speedometer tester 

  1. Adjust the tire air pressure to the specification.
  2. Using a speedometer tester, verify that the speedometer indication is within the allowable ranges shown below.
    SPEEDOMETER TESTER INDICATION AND RANGE SPECIFICATION

    Speedometer tester indication (km/h) Allowable range (km/h)
    20 18-22
    40 38-42
    60 58-62
    80 78-82
    100 97-102
    120 117-122
    140 136-142
    SPEEDOMETER TESTER INDICATION AND RANGE SPECIFICATION

    Speedometer tester indication (mph) Allowable range (mph)
    10 9-11
    20 19-21
    30 29-31
    40 39-41
    50 49-51
    60 59-61
    70 69-71
    80 78-82
  3. Verify that fluctuation of the speedometer needle is within the allowable range.
    • If the speedometer needle does not move or the indication is outside of the allowable range, inspect the PCM, TCM, ABS HU/CM (vehicles with ABS), VSS (vehicles without ABS) and related wiring harnesses.
      • If the PCM, TCM, ABS HU/CM (vehicles with ABS), VSS (vehicles without ABS) and related wiring harnesses are normal, replace the instrument cluster.

    Needle fluctuation allowable range 

    Within 3.0 km/h