Last Modified: 11-29-2007 1.6 J
Service Category: Vehicle Interior Section: Meter/Gauge/Display
Model Year: 2008 Model: Sequoia Doc ID: RM000002ZMA006X
Title: METER / GAUGE / DISPLAY: METER / GAUGE SYSTEM: DESCRIPTION (2008 Sequoia)

Operating Light Control Rheostat does not Change Light Brightness

DESCRIPTION

The illumination intensity of the combination meter and accessory meter is increased by turning the knob of the light control rheostat upward, and decreased by turning the knob downward.

WIRING DIAGRAM



INSPECTION PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE

1.

READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT)

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.

(c) Turn the Techstream ON.

(d) Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Combination Meter / Data List.

(e) According to the display on the Techstream, read the Data List.

Combination Meter

Tester Display

Measurement Item/Range

Normal Condition

Diagnostic Note

TAIL Cancel SW*1

TAIL cancel switch condition/ON or OFF

ON: TAIL cancel switch ON

OFF: TAIL cancel switch OFF

-

Rheostat value

Light control rheostat switch input/Min.: 0, Max.: 100

Light control rheostat switch is Dark (0) → Bright (100)

Unit: %

*1: w/ TAIL cancel switch

OK:

Light brightness can be changed within specified range by manual operation.

OK

2.

INSPECT LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT

(a) Remove the light control rheostat METER / GAUGE / DISPLAY: LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia) .

(b) Measure the resistance according to the table below.



Standard Resistance:

w/o TAIL Cancel Switch

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

3 (RV) - 1 (E)

Downward → Upward

See illustration

7 (T) - 1 (E)

Always

8 to 12 kΩ

w/ TAIL Cancel Switch

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

3 (RV) - 1 (E)

Downward → Upward

See illustration

5 (TC) - 7 (T)

Downward → Upward

10 kΩ or higher → Below 1 Ω

7 (T) - 1 (E)

Always

8 to 12 kΩ

OK

3.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER - LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT)


(a) Disconnect the H37 meter connector.

(b) Disconnect the J4 rheostat connector.

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

Standard Resistance:

w/o TAIL Cancel Switch

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

H37-1 (RHIG) - J4-7 (T)

Always

Below 1 Ω

H37-2 (TR) - J4-3 (RV)

Always

Below 1 Ω

H37-3 (E2) - J4-1 (E)

Always

Below 1 Ω

w/ TAIL Cancel Switch

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

H37-1 (RHIG) - J4-7 (T)

Always

Below 1 Ω

H37-2 (TR) - J4-3 (RV)

Always

Below 1 Ω

H37-3 (E2) - J4-1 (E)

Always

Below 1 Ω

H37-38 (TC) - J4-5 (TC)

Always

Below 1 Ω

OK