Toyota FJ Cruiser (GSJ 10, 15 series). Instruction — part 319

ME–8

METER – METER / GAUGE SYSTEM

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Generator Assembly

Taillight Relay

Light Control Rheostat

Combination Meter

Battery

Air Conditioner
Amplifier Assembly

Accessory Meter
Assembly

E126875E01

METER – METER / GAUGE SYSTEM

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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

1.

METER GAUGE AND WARNING INDICATOR

GAUGE

WARNING / INDICATOR

Item

Signal Description

Speedometer

Indicates vehicle speed based on signals received from speed sensor
(Direct line)

Tachometer

Indicates engine speed based on signals from ECM (Direct line)

ODO / TRIP meter

Calculates accumulated total vehicle travel distance and vehicle travel
distance since trip meter knob pressed

Fuel Gauge

Indicates fuel level in accordance with signals received from fuel
sender gauge (Direct line)

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

Indicates engine coolant temperature in accordance with signal from
ECM (Direct line)

Volt Gauge

Indicates vehicle voltage according to voltage from IG terminal (Direct
line)

Item

Signal Description

TURN SIGNAL

Receives turn signal from flasher relay (Direct line)

BEAM

Receives beam signal from headlight dimmer switch (BEAN)

CHARGE

Receives malfunction signal from generator (Direct line)

MIL

Receives malfunction check signal from ECM (Direct line)

DOOR

Open door indicator illuminates when receiving signal from main body
ECU (BEAN)

D BELT

Receives driver seat belt signal (unfastened) from center airbag
sensor assembly (BEAN)

BRAKE

Receives parking brake switch signal from main body ECU (Direct
line) and fluid level warning signal from brake level switch (Direct line)

OIL PRESSURE

Receives malfunction signal from oil pressure switch (Direct line)

MAINT REQD*1

Blinks when about 4,500 miles driven since oil change. Illuminates
when about 5,000 miles driven since oil change.

AIRBAG

Receives malfunction signal from center airbag sensor assembly
(Direct line)

ABS

Receives malfunction signal from skid control ECU (Direct line)

P BELT

Blinks when front passenger seat belt switch ON (unfastened)

FUEL

Receives fuel empty signals from fuel sender gauge.

CRUISE*2

Receives malfunction signal from ECM (Direct line)

AUTO LSD*3

Receives signals from hydraulic brake booster while AUTO LSD is
operating.

VSC TRAC

Receives malfunction signal from skid control ECU (Direct line)

VSC OFF*4

Receives malfunction signal from skid control ECU (Direct line)

SLIP

Receives malfunction signal from skid control ECU (Direct line)

ABS

Receives malfunction signal from skid control ECU (Direct line)

4WD*5

Receives signals from 4WD control ECU while 4WD is operating.

A-TRAC*5

Receives malfunction signal from skid control ECU (Direct line)

REAR DIFF. LOCK*4

Receives signals from 4WD control ECU while Rear Differential Lock
is operating.

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METER – METER / GAUGE SYSTEM

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*1: U.S.A. only
*2: w/ Cruise Control
*3: for 2WD
*4: w/ Rear Differential Lock
*5: for 4WD

Buzzer

Item

Signal Description

Key Reminder

Buzzer ON when ignition switch OFF, key inserted and driver door
open.

Manual Shift Reverse (6MT)

Buzzer ON when ignition switch ON and shift position is reverse.

Seat Belt Warning

Buzzer ON when vehicle speed exceeds 12.4mph (20km/h) and seat
belt unfastened.

METER – METER / GAUGE SYSTEM

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HOW TO PROCEED WITH
TROUBLESHOOTING

HINT:
•

Use these procedures to troubleshoot the combination
meter.

•

Use an intelligent tester in steps 3 and 5.

NEXT

Standard voltage:

11 to 14 V

If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery
before proceeding.

NEXT

HINT:
Refer to the Problem Symptoms Table (See page

ME-15

).

Result

B

A

(a) Terminals of ECU (See page

ME-17

)

(b) On-vehicle Inspection (See page

ME-29

)

NEXT

NEXT

1

VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP

2

INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE

3

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

Result

Proceed to

Fault is not listed in problem
symptoms table

A

Fault is listed in problem symptoms
table

B

Go to step 6

4

OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING

5

ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE