U0156 · blink 87 – Combination Meter Communication Failure

System: Engine control (EFI)
Dashboard light: Check engine light (MIL)
Check-engine blink code: 87
Applies to: 1KR-FE: M300 (Sirion export = JDM Boon M300S/M301S(4WD? see gaps) & Passo KGC10/KGC15). JDM-spec ECU not separately documented | K3-VE: M301 (Sirion 1.3 = JDM Boon M310S? / Passo QNC10)
Description: Combination Meter Communication Failure
Detection / symptoms: Detection: 1.When communication signal cannot be received from combination meter
Possible causes: Trouble area:
What to check: Checking points: 1.Is the harness between EFI ECU - combination meter normal? 2.Is the combination meter normal? 3.Check whether there is no poor contact at the connector section.
Confidence: high (factory manual, export spec)

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