Toyota Tacoma 2015-2018 Service Manual: Meter Illumination is Always Dark
DESCRIPTION
In this circuit, the combination meter assembly receives auto dimmer signals from the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) using the CAN communication system (CAN V1 Bus). When the meter CPU receives an auto dimmer signal, it dims the meter illumination (warning and indicator lights). The main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) determines whether it is daytime, twilight, or nighttime based on the waveform transmitted from the automatic light control sensor. If the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) determines that it is daytime, the ECU does not send an auto dimmer signal. Therefore, the meter illumination will not dim even if the driver accidentally turns the light control switch to the tail or head position in daytime.
HINT:
When the meter illumination is always dark, there may be a malfunction in the automatic light control sensor, main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU), CAN communication system, harness or connector, or combination meter assembly.
NOTICE:
- Recognition code registration is necessary when replacing the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU).
- If the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) is replaced, refer
to Registration (See page
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WIRING DIAGRAM
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
- The meter illumination can be customized by pressing the turning the light control rheostat knob in the combination meter assembly.
- If the light control rheostat knob is turned fully clockwise and the light control switch is turned to the tail, head or AUTO position at night, the meter illumination goes off.
PROCEDURE
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1. |
CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM |
(a) Check if a CAN communication DTC is output (See page
).
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Result |
Proceed to |
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CAN communication DTC is not output |
A |
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CAN communication DTC is output |
B |
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GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM |
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2. |
CONFIRM DTC OUTPUT (LIGHT CONTROL SENSOR CIRCUIT) |
(a) Check if DTC B1244 is output (See page
).
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Result |
Proceed to |
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B1244 is not output |
A |
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B1244 is output |
B |
| B | |
GO TO LIGHTING SYSTEM |
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3. |
CHECK OPERATION (AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM) |
(a) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(b) Turn the light control switch to the AUTO position.
(c) Cover the automatic light control sensor.
(d) Check the taillights and low beam headlights.
OK:
The taillights and low beam headlights come on.
(e) Uncover the automatic light control sensor.
(f) Check the low beam headlights and taillights.
OK:
The low beam headlights and taillights go off.
Result|
Result |
Proceed to |
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Automatic light control system operates normally |
A |
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Automatic light control system does not operate normally |
B |
| B | |
CHECK LIGHTING SETTING |
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4. |
REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU) |
(a) Replace the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) with a new or a normal
one (See page ).
OK:
The operation of the combination meter assembly returns to normal.
HINT:
The meter CPU controls the meter illumination based on an auto dimmer signal from the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU). When the meter illumination is always dark (very dim), it may be due to the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) sending an auto dimmer signal to the meter CPU because of a malfunction in the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU).
| OK | |
END (MAIN BODY ECU (MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU) WAS DEFECTIVE) |
| NG | |
REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY |
Fuel Receiver Gauge Malfunction
DESCRIPTION
The meter CPU uses the fuel sender gauge assembly to determine the level of the
fuel in the fuel tank. The resistance of the fuel sender gauge will vary between
approximately 13.5 Ω ...
Meter Illumination does not Dim at Night
DESCRIPTION
In this circuit, the combination meter assembly auto dimmer signals from the
main body ECU using the CAN communication system (CAN V1 Bus). When the combination
meter assembly an auto ...
Other materials:
Registration
REGISTRATION
PROCEDURE
1. REGISTER TRANSMITTER CODE
HINT:
The vehicle's garage door opener records transmitter codes for systems
such as garage doors, gates, entry gates, door locks, home lighting systems,
security systems or other transmitter code based systems.
The gara ...
Inspection
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
Tester Connection
Condition
Specified Condition
1 - 2
20°C (68°F)
11.6 ...
Monitor Drive Pattern
MONITOR DRIVE PATTERN
1. TEST MONITOR DRIVE PATTERN FOR ECT
CAUTION:
Perform this drive pattern on a level surface and strictly observe the posted
speed limits and traffic laws while driving.
HINT:
Performing this drive pattern is one method to simulate the ECM (ECT) malfunction
detection c ...