Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20 - METER

DESCRIPTION

WIRING DIAGRAM

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

PERFORM ACTIVE TEST BY INTELLIGENT TESTER

READ VALUE OF INTELLIGENT TESTER (ENGINE SPEED SIGNAL)

READ VALUE OF INTELLIGENT TESTER (ENGINE SPEED SIGNAL)

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER - ECM)

INSPECT COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY

METER / GAUGE SYSTEM - Tachometer Malfunction

DESCRIPTION

The meter CPU receives engine speed signals from the ECM in this circuit.
The ECM transmits engine speed signals as pulses to the meter CPU.
The meter CPU calculates the engine speed converting 3 pulses to 1 revolution.

WIRING DIAGRAM

Meter / Gauge System - Tachometer Malfunction. METER. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

1.PERFORM ACTIVE TEST BY INTELLIGENT TESTER

Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

Turn the engine switch on (IG).

Turn the tester ON.

Enter the following menus: Diagnosis / Body / Combination Meter / Active Test.

Check the values by referring to the table below.

Combination Meter:
ItemTest DetailsDiagnostic Note
Tacho Meter Operation0, 1,000, 2,000, 3,000, 4,000, 5,000, 6,000, 7,000, 8,000 (rpm)-
  • OK:
  • Needle indication is normal.
NG
Go to step 3
OK
REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY
3.READ VALUE OF INTELLIGENT TESTER (ENGINE SPEED SIGNAL)

Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

Turn the engine switch on (IG).

Turn the tester ON.

Enter the following menus: Diagnosis / Power Train / Engine / Data Test.

Check the values by referring to the table below.

Engine:
ItemMeasurement Item/Range (Display)Normal ConditionDiagnostic Note
Engine SpdEngine speed/Min.: 0 rpm, Max.: 16,383 rpmAlmost same as actual engine speed (When engine is running)-
NG
GO TO ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
OK
4.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER - ECM)
Meter / Gauge System - Tachometer Malfunction. METER. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Disconnect the A6(*1) / E59 (*2) and J34 connectors.

Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

  • Standard resistance:
  • Tester ConnectionConditionSpecified Condition
    A6-16 (TACH) (*1) - J34-16 (S)AlwaysBelow 1 Ω
    A6-16 (TACH) (*1) - Body groundAlways10 kΩ or higher
    A49-13 (TACH) (*2) - J34-16AlwaysBelow 1 Ω
    A49-13 (TACH) (*2) - Body groundAlways10 kΩ or higher

*1: for 4GR-FSE


*2: for 2AD-FHV


NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK
5.INSPECT COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY
Meter / Gauge System - Tachometer Malfunction. METER. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Check the input signal waveform.


Remove the combination meter with the connector still connected.

Connect the oscilloscope to terminal J34-16 (S) and body ground.

Start the engine.

Meter / Gauge System - Tachometer Malfunction. METER. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Check the signal waveform according to the condition(s) in the table below.

ItemCondition
Tool setting5 V/DIV., 10 ms./DIV.
Vehicle conditionEngine idle speed
  • OK:
  • The waveform is displayed as shown in the illustration.
OK
REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY
NG
REPLACE ECM
LEXUS IS250, IS220d / GSE20 ALE20