Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20 - METER
METER / GAUGE SYSTEM - DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST
DATA LIST |
According to the Data List displayed by the intelligent tester, you can read the values of the switches, sensors, actuators and so on without parts removal. Reading the Data List as the first step of troubleshooting is one method to shorten work time.
Warm up the engine.
Turn the engine switch off.

Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the engine switch on (IG).
Enter the following menus: Diagnosis / Body / Combination Meter / Data List.
ITEM | Measurement Item/Range (Display) | Normal Condition | Diagnostic Note |
Vehicle Speed Meter | Vehicle speed/Min.: 0 km/h (0 mph), Max.: 255 km/h (158 mph) | Almost same as actual vehicle speed (When driving) | - |
Fuel Input | Fuel input signal Min.: 0, Max. 255 | Fuel gauge indicates (F): 35 | - |
Fuel gauge indicates (3/4): 85 | - | ||
Fuel gauge indicates (1/2): 145 | - | ||
Fuel gauge indicates (1/4): 186 | - | ||
Fuel gauge indicates (E): 205 | - | ||
Sub Fuel Gauge (*1) | Fuel input signal Min.: 0, Max. 255 | Fuel gauge indicates (F): 47 | - |
Fuel gauge indicates (1/2): 148 | - | ||
Fuel gauge indicates (E): 205 | - | ||
Light Control Rheostat | Light Control Rheostat/Min.: 0, Max.: 255 | Light control rheostat switch is Dark (0) → Bright (255) | - |
ODO/TRIP Change Switch | ODO/TRIP switch is ON/OFF | ON: Switch is pushed OFF: Switch is released | - |
Trip Rest Switch | TRIP/RESET switch is ON/OFF | ON: Switch is pushed OFF: Switch is released | - |
Tail Cancel Switch | TAIL CANCEL switch is ON/OFF | ON: Switch is pushed OFF: Switch is released | - |
- HINT:
- The tail cancel switch is used to cancel the link between taillight operation and dimming of the combination meter.
ITEM | Measurement Item/Range (Display) | Normal Condition | Diagnostic Note |
FR/FL/RR/RL Wheel Speed | Vehicle speed/Min.: 0 km/h (0 mph), Max.: 326 km/h (202 mph) | Almost same as actual vehicle speed (When driving) | - |
Vehicle Speed | Vehicle speed/Min.: 0 km/h (0 mph), Max.: 326 km/h (202 mph) | Almost same as actual vehicle speed (When driving) | - |
Shift Lever Position | A/T shift position P/R/N/D/B | Same as actual shift position | - |
Parking Brake SW | Parking brake switch is ON/OFF | ON: Parking brake is on OFF: Parking brake is released | - |
ITEM | Measurement Item/Range (Display) | Normal Condition | Diagnostic Note |
Vehicle Spd | Vehicle speed/Min.: -256 km/h (-159 mph), Max.: 254 km/h (158 mph) | Almost same as actual vehicle speed (When driving) | - |
Engine Coolant Temp | Coolant temperature/Min.: -40°C (-40°F), Max.: 140°C (284°F) | After warming up: 80 to 95°C (176 to 203°F) | If the value is "-40°C (-40°F) or "140°C (284°F), sensor circuit is open or shorted. |
ACTIVE TEST |
Performing the Active Test using the intelligent tester allows the meters, indicators and so on to operate without parts removal. Performing the Active Test as the first step of troubleshooting is one way to shorten labor time.
It is possible to display the Data List on the intelligent tester during the Active Test.

Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the engine switch on (IG).
Enter the following menus: Diagnosis / Body / Combination Meter / Active Test.
Item | Test Details | Diagnostic Note |
Speed Meter Operation | 0, 40 (24), 80 (48), 120 (72), 160 (96), 200 (120) km/h (mph) | - |
Tacho Meter Operation | 0, 1,000, 2,000, 3,000, 4,000, 5,000, 6,000, 7,000 (rpm) | - |
Fuel Meter Operation | EMPTY, 1/2, FULL | - |
Water Temperature Meter Operation | LOW, NORMAL, HIGH | - |
A/T Indicator Operation (*2) | P, R, N, D, 4, 3, 2, L indicator light (OFF/ON) | - |
Indicat. Lamp Brake | BRAKE warning light (OFF/ON) | Confirm that the vehicle is stopped with the engine idling |
Indicat. Lamp Charge | CHARGE warning light (OFF/ON) | Confirm that the vehicle is stopped with the engine idling |
Indicat. Lamp D-seat Belt | D-SEAT BELT indicator light (OFF/ON) | Confirm that the vehicle is stopped with the engine idling |
Indicat. Lamp P-seat Belt | P-SEAT BELT indicator light (OFF/ON) | Confirm that the vehicle is stopped with the engine idling |
Indicat. Lamp Door | DOOR warning light (OFF/ON) | Confirm that the vehicle is stopped with the engine idling |
Indicat. Lamp Fuel | FUEL warning light (OFF/ON) | Confirm that the vehicle is stopped with the engine idling |
Indicat. Lamp ECT PWR (*2) | ECT PWR indicator light (OFF/ON) | Confirm that the vehicle is stopped with the engine idling |
Indicat. Lamp ECT SNOW (*2) | ECT SNOW indicator light (OFF/ON) | Confirm that the vehicle is stopped with the engine idling |
Indicat. Lamp Cruise | CRUISE indicator light (OFF/ON) | Confirm that the vehicle is stopped with the engine idling |
Indicat. Lamp Tail | TAIL indicator light (OFF/ON) | Confirm that the vehicle is stopped with the engine idling |
Indicat. Lamp Fr FOG | Fr FOG indicator light (OFF/ON) | Confirm that the vehicle is stopped with the engine idling |
Indicat. Lamp Rr FOG | Rr FOG indicator light (OFF/ON) | Confirm that the vehicle is stopped with the engine idling |
Indicat. Lamp Beam | BEAM indicator light (OFF/ON) | Confirm that the vehicle is stopped with the engine idling |
Indicat. Lamp Airbag | AIRBAG indicator light (OFF/ON) | Confirm that the vehicle is stopped with the engine idling |
Indicat. Lamp Slip | SLIP indicator light (OFF/ON) | Confirm that the vehicle is stopped with the engine idling |
Indicat. Lamp ABS | ABS indicator light (OFF/ON) | Confirm that the vehicle is stopped with the engine idling |
Indicat. ODO/TRIP Display | ODO/TRIP display (OFF/BLINK or ON) | Confirm that the vehicle is stopped with the engine idling |
Key Remained Buzzer | Key reminder buzzer (OFF/ON) | Confirm that the vehicle is stopped with the engine idling |
Light Remained Buzzer | Light reminder warning buzzer (OFF/ON) | Confirm that the vehicle is stopped with the engine idling |
Sports Shift Reject Buzzer (*2) | Sports shift reject buzzer (OFF/ON) | Confirm that the vehicle is stopped with the engine idling |
Warning Buzzer | Warning buzzer (OFF/ON) | Confirm that the vehicle is stopped with the engine idling |
Indicat. Clearance Sonar LCD (*3) | All the LCD for clearance sonar in the multi-display (OFF/ON) | Confirm that the vehicle is stopped with the engine idling |
A/T Indicator Operation (*2) | A/T 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, L indicator light (OFF/ON) | Confirm that the vehicle is stopped with the engine idling |
Indicat. AFS (*4) | AFS OFF indicator light (OFF/ON) | Confirm that the vehicle is stopped with the engine idling |
Indicat. EPS (*5) | EPS indicator light (OFF/ON) | Confirm that the vehicle is stopped with the engine idling |
Indicat. ECB | ECB indicator light (OFF/ON) | Confirm that the vehicle is stopped with the engine idling |
Master Warning | MASTER WARNING light (OFF/ON) | Confirm that the vehicle is stopped with the engine idling |
Multi-Display | All the dots in the multi-information display (OFF/ON) | Confirm that the vehicle is stopped with the engine idling |
Indicat. PRECRASH (*6) | PRECRASH indicator light (OFF/ON) | Confirm that the vehicle is stopped with the engine idling |
Item | Test Details | Diagnostic Note |
Dimmer Signal | Auto dimmer signal (OFF/ON) | - |
*1: for 2AD-FHV
*2: for Automatic Transmission
*3: with Clearance Sonar System
*4: with Intelligent AFS
*5: with Power Tilt and Power Telescopic
*6: with Pre-crash Safety System