TOYOTA AVALON 2001 Service Repair Manual

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DISASSEMBLY
1. COMBINATION METER COVER:
(a) Remove the 6 screws.
(b) Remove the combination meter cover.
(c) Remove the screw.
(d) Remove the combination meter circuit plate.
(e) Remove combination meter glass and hood.
2. MULTI INFORMATION DISPLAY:
(a) Remove the circuit plate.
(b) Disconnect the connector.
(c) Remove the multi information display glass and plate.

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(d) Remove the 2 screws.
(e) Disconnect the cold cathode tube with plate.
(f) Remove the 6 screws.
(g) Remove the multi information display.
(h) Remove the 2 screws.
(i) Remove the No. 2 multi information display.

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Connector ºBº
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INSPECTION
1. INSPECT COMBINATION METER CIRCUIT
Disconnect connector ºAº and ºBº from the combination meter
and inspect the connectors on the wire harness side as shown
in the table.
Tester connectionConditionSpecified condition
A11 - GroundHeadlight Dimmer switch HIBattery positive voltage
A14 - GroundConstantBattery positive voltage
A15 - GroundIgnition switch ONBattery positive voltage
A16 - GroundLight control switch TAIL or HEADBattery positive voltage
A7 G dO/D main switch ONContinuityA7 - GroundO/D main switch OFFNo continuity
A19 G d
Ignition switch ON and rheostat light control vol-
ume OFF4.5 5.5 V
A19 - GroundIgnition switch ON and rheostat light control vol-
ume ONNo voltage
A20 - GroundConstantContinuity
A21 - GroundConstantContinuity
If circuit is not as specified, wiring diagram and inspect the cir-
cuits connected to other parts.

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Connector ºDºConnector ºFº
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2. INSPECT MULTI INFORMATION DISPLAY CIRCUIT
Disconnect connector ºCº, ºDº, ºEº, ºFº, ºGº from the multi in-
formation display and inspect the connectors on the wire har-
ness side as shown in the table.
Tester connectionConditionSpecified condition
C1 G dIgnition switch OFF or ACCNo voltageC1 - GroundIgnition switch ONBattery positive voltage
C3 - GroundLight control switch TAIL or HEADBattery positive voltage
C4 - C21Outside temperature a + 25 °C (77 °F)Resistance 1.6 - 1.8 kW
C5 G dEngine runningBattery positive voltageC5 - GroundEngine stoppedNo voltage
Ignition switch ON and fuel sender gauge flat UP0.3 - 0.6 V
C8 - C9Ignition switch ON and fuel sender gauge float
DOWN4.9 - 6.9 V
C9 - C19ConstantContinuity
C10 - GroundIgnition switch ON and rheostat ONNo voltage
C10 - GroundIgnition switch ON and rheostat OFF4.5 - 5.5 V
C11 - GroundConstantContinuity
C12 - GroundConstantBattery positive voltage
C13 G dIgnition switch ACC or ONBattery positive voltageC13 - GroundIgnition switch OFFNo voltage
F1 - GroundWindow washer level warning switch ONContinuity
F4 - GroundIgnition switch OFF or ACCNo voltage
F4 - GroundIgnition switch ONBattery positive voltage
G2 - GroundDoor courtesy switch ONContinuity
G3 - GroundConstantBattery positive voltage
G5 - GroundConstantBattery positive voltage

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G11 G dIgnition switch ONBattery positive voltageG11 - GroundIgnition switch OFF or ACCNo voltage
G12 - GroundEngine runningBattery positive voltage
If circuit is not as specified, wiring diagram and inspect the cir-
cuits connected to other parts.
3. INSPECT BETWEEN COMBINATION METER AND
MULTI INFORMATION DISPLAY CIRCUIT
Disconnect connector ºBº, ºDº from the multi information display
and combination meter inspect the connectors on the wire har-
ness side as shown in the table.
Tester connectionSpecified condition
B2 - D2Continuity
B3 - D3Continuity
B4 - D4Continuity
B5 - D5Continuity
B6 - D6Continuity
B8 - D8Continuity
B9 - D9Continuity
B10 - D10Continuity
B11 - D11Continuity
B12 - D12Continuity
B13 - D13Continuity
B14 - D14Continuity
If circuit is not as specified, wiring diagram and inspect the cir-
cuits connected to other parts.
4. INSPECT SPEEDOMETER ON-VEHICLE
Using a speedometer tester, inspect the speedometer for allow-
able indication error and check the operation of the odometer.
HINT:
Tire wear and tire over or under inflation will increase the indica-
tion error.
USA (mph)CANADA TAIWAN (km/h)
Standard indication Allowable range Standard indication Allowable range
20 18 - 24 20 17 - 24
40 38 - 44 40 38 - 46
60 58 - 66 60 57.5 - 67
80 78 - 88 80 77 - 88
100 98 - 110 100 96 - 109
120 118 - 132 120 115 - 130
140 134 - 151.5
160 153 - 173
If error is excessive, replace the speedometer.

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5. INSPECT VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR OPERATION
(a) Connect the positive (+) lead from battery to terminal 1
and negative (-) lead to terminal 2.
(b) Connect the positive (+) lead from tester to terminal 3 and
the negative (-) lead to terminal 2.
(c) Rotate the shaft.
(d) Check that there is voltage change from approx. 0 V to 11
V or more between terminals 2 and 3.
HINT:
The voltage change should be 4 times for every revolution of
the speed sensor shaft.
If operation is not as specified, replace the sensor.
6. INSPECT SPEEDOMETER RESISTANCE
Measure the resistance between terminals with fixing pointer to
the stopper.
Tester connectionResistance (W)
A - B250
C - D250
If resistance value is not as the specified, replace the meter.
7. INSPECT TACHOMETER/ON-VEHICLE
(a) Connect a tune-up test tachometer, and start the engine.
NOTICE:

Reversing the connection of the tachometer will dam-
age the transistors and diodes inside.

When removing or installing the tachometer, be care-
ful not to drop or subject it to heavy shocks.
(b) Compare the tester and tachometer indications.
DC 13.5 V 25 °C at (77°F)
Standard indicationAllowable range
700630 - 770
1,000900 - 1,100
2,0001,850 - 2,150
3,0002,800 - 3,200
4,0003,800 - 4,200
5,0004,800 - 5,200
6,0005,750 - 6,250
7,0006,700 - 7,300

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Battery Ignition
Switch
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Battery Ignition Switch
Fuel Receiver
Gauge
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Test
Bulb
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8. INSPECT TACHOMETER RESISTANCE
Measure the resistance between terminals with fixing pointer to
the stopper.
Tester connectionResistance (W)
A - B250
C - D250
If resistance value is not as specified, replace the meter.
9. INSPECT FUEL RECEIVER GAUGE OPERATION
(a) Disconnect the connector from the main sender gauge.
(b) Turn the ignition switch ON, check that the receiver gauge
needle indicates EMPTY.
(c) Connect terminals 2 and 3 on the wire harness side con-
nector through a 3.4 W test bulb.
(d) Turn the ignition switch ON, check that the bulb lights up
and receiver gauge needle moves toward the full side.
HINT:
Because of the silicon oil in the gauge, it will take a short time
for needle to stabilize.
If operation is not as specified, inspect the receiver gauge resis-
tance.
10. INSPECT FUEL RECEIVER GAUGE RESISTANCE
Measure the resistance between terminals with fixing pointer to
the stopper.
Tester connectionResistance (W)
A - B250
C - D250
If resistance value is not as specified, replace the receiver
gauge.
11. INSPECT FUEL SENDER GAUGE RESISTANCE
Measure the resistance between terminals 3 and 2 for each
float position.
Float position mm (in.)Resistance (W)
F: Approx. 91.1 (1.36) ± 3 (0.12)Approx. 2.0 ± 1.0
1/2: Approx. 34.2 (2.06) ± 3 (0.12)Approx. 26.1 ± 3.0
E: Approx. 30.8 (5.31) ± 3 (0.12)Approx. 48.7 ± 1.0
If resistance value is not as specified, replace the sender
gauge.

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Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
Ignition
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BatterySender
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
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12. INSPECT FUEL LEVEL WARNING LIGHT
(a) Disconnect the connector from the sender gauge.
(b) Connect terminals 1 and 3 on the wire harness side con-
nector.
(c) Turn the ignition switch ON, check that the warning light
lights up.
If the warning light does not light up, test the bulb or inspect wire
harness.
13. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE RE-
CEIVER GAUGE OPERATION
(a) Disconnect the connector from the sender gauge.
(b) Turn the ignition switch ON, check that the receiver gauge
needle indicates COOL.
(c) Ground terminal on the wire harness side connector
through a 3.4 W test bulb.
(d) Turn the ignition switch ON, check that the bulb lights up
and the receiver gauge needle moves toward the hot
side.
If operation is as specified, replace the sender gauge.
Then recheck the system.
If operation is not as specified, measure the receiver gauge re-
sistance.
14. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE RE-
CEIVER GAUGE RESISTANCE
Measure the resistance between terminals with fixing pointer to
the stopper.
Tester connectionResistance (W)
A - B250
C - D250
If resistance value is not as specified, replace the receiver
gauge.

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Warning Light
Ignition
Switch
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15. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SEND-
ER GAUGE RESISTANCE
Connect the wire harness as shown in the illustration, and ad-
just the ammeter pointer to indicate º0º using the slide rheostat,
then read the rheostat indication.
Temperature °C (°F)Resistance (W)
50 (122.0)160 - 240
120 (248.0)17.1 - 21.2
If resistance value is not as specified, replace the engine cool-
ant sender gauge.
16. INSPECT LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT
(a) Disconnect the connector from the warning switch and
ground terminal on the wire harness side connector.
(b) Turn the ignition switch ON, check that the warning light
lights up.
If the warning light does not light up, test the bulb or inspect wire
harness.
17. INSPECT LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING SWITCH
OPERATION
(a) Check that continuity exists between the terminal and
ground with the engine stopped.
(b) Check that no continuity exists between the terminal and
ground with the engine running.
HINT:
Oil pressure should be over 29 kPa (0.35 kgf/cm
2, 4.3 psi)
If operation is not as specified, replace the switch.
18. INSPECT BRAKE WARNING LIGHT
(a) Disconnect the connector from the brake fluid warning
switch.
(b) Release the parking brake pedal.
(c) Connect the terminals on the wire harness side of the lev-
el warning switch connector.
(d) Start the engine, check that the warning light lights up.
If the warning light does not light up, test the bulb or wire har-
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19. INSPECT BRAKE FLUID LEVEL WARNING SWITCH
OPERATION
(a) Remove the reservoir tank cap and strainer.
(b) Disconnect the connector.
(c) Check that no continuity exists between the terminals with
the switch OFF (float up).
(d) Use a siphon, etc. to take fluid out of the reservoir tank.
(e) Check that continuity exists between the terminals with
the switch ON (float down).
(f) Pour the fluid back in the reservoir tank.
If operation is not as specified, replace the switch.
20. INSPECT PARKING BRAKE WARNING SWITCH CON-
TINUITY
(a) Check that continuity exists between terminal and switch
body with the switch ON (switch pin released).
(b) Check that no continuity exists between terminal and
switch body with the switch OFF (switch pin pushed in).
If operation is not as specified, replace the switch or inspect
ground point.
21. INSPECT REAR LIGHTS WARNING LIGHT
(a) Disconnect the connector from the light failure sensor and
ground terminal 4 on the wire harness side connector.
(b) Start the engine, check that the warning light lights up.
If the warning light does not light up, test the bulb or inspect wire
harness.