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15.2.3  COMPONENT DESCRIPTION 
15.2.3.1  Speedometer 
The speed indication input  signal, sent as a pulse  rate, is generated  by an  open  collectortransistor  within the ABS  con- trol module.  The instrument  pack converts  the frequency  of this signal to drive  the speedometer  and to provide  two 
road  speed outputs: 
Speed  output 
1 (pin 2,48 way connector) 
This  output  is connected  to the  radio  head unit,  security control module  and the power steering module. 
Speed  output  2 (pin 
3,48 way connector) 
This  output  is connected  to the  body  processor unit,  cruise  control control module, air conditioning control module 
and  the engine  management  system. 
15.2.3.2 Tachometer 
The tachometer  input, all engine variants,  is provided  by the  engine  management  control module.  When  the engine 
is  running the control module  generates three high state pulses per engine  revolution. 
15.2.3.3 
This signal  comes  direct from the variable  resistance  type oil pressure  sensor, mounted  on the  engine.  The sensor 
resistance values range  from 75Q (8 Bar)  to 330Q (0 Bar). 
When the  gauge reaches 
a pre-determined  reading the instrument  pack illuminates the  warning light. 
Engine Oil Pressure  and Warning  lamp 
15.2.3.4 Engine Coolant  Temperature 
This signal  comes  direct from the coolant temperature  sensor (variable  resistance type),  mounted on the  engine.  The 
sensor  resistance values  range  from 34Q (hot)  to 241Q  (cold),  when disconnected  from the vehicle. 
Note: The  coolant temperature  gauge is calibrated  to indicate  at approximately  'Normal' for a wide  range of  normal 
engine operating  temperatures. 
15.2.3.5 Fuel  Tank level Gauge  and Warning  lamp 
This signal  (pin 20,24-way connector)  comes direct from the variable  resistor type fuel level  sensor. The sensor resis- tance values range  from 80 ohms  (full tank)  to 900  ohms (empty tank). 
When the  gauge reaches  a pre
-determined reading,  the instrument pack illuminates  the warning  lamp. 
15.2.3.6 
Battery voltage is displayed  on the  gauge  by measuring the  ignition voltage. 
The  red charge  warning  lamp will illuminate  if either  the voltage is  too low  (below 
10.5V) or too  high  (above 15.5V). In addition,  the generator  provides a  low signal  to the instrument  pack (pin 9,48-way connector)  when battery charging 
is  unsatisfactory. 
Battery  Voltage  Gauge and Warning  lamp 
15.2.3.7  Liquid Crystal Display 
A single  line, six digit, 7 segment  display with six trip  function  flags used for odometer,  trip computer and driver  mess- ages. 
!Y,Q&: If the instrument  pack has not been  PECUS  programmed, the  back illumination  of the  LCD  will not switch  on. 
Check  that a PECUS  label is attached  to the  back of the  pack. 
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15.2.3.8 Trip Computer 
The instrument  pack provides the  trip computer  functions,  selected via the momentary  stalk input  and two  action  in- puts: 'Reset'  and 'Odo'. 
The  signal  used for each  function  are: 
Distance: 
Computed  from the speed  signal  from the ABS control  module. 
Average  Speed 
Computed  from the speed  signal  from the ABS control  module. 
Fuel Used 
Computed  from a pulsed signal from the engine management  system. 
Average Fuel Consumption 
Computed from the speed  signal  and the fuel  used signal. 
Range 
Computed  from the speed signal,  the fuel used signal and  fuel level. 
instantaneous  Fuel 
Computed from the speed  signal  and the  fuel used  signal. 
15.2.4 PRIMARY  WARNING  LAMPS - ILLUMINATED RED 
15.2.4.1  Exhaust Temperature (Japan only) 
The exhaust  temperature input  (pin 23,48 way connector) is provided  by the  catalyst  switching module  (pin 6), which 
pulls the line  low when a fault  occurs. 
15.2.4.2  Low Oil Pressure 
This signal  comes  direct from the variable  resistance type oil pressure  sensor. The sensor  resistancevalues range  from 
7552  to 310Q. 
15.2.4.3 Seat Selt 
The seat  belt input  (pin 15,48 way connector) is provided by the  seat belt stalk switch,  via the body  processor unit 
(pin 26). 
The  seat  belt lamp  will illuminate  when 
a low signal is seen  on the  instrument  pack input. 
15.2.4.4  Trunk Lid Open 
A microswitch  located in the trunk  lid lock  provides a signal  (pin 16,4&wayconnector) causing the  trunk lid open  indi- cator to illuminate  whenever the trunk lid is opened or  not closed correctly. 
The  trunk  lid open  indicator  will illuminate when 
a low signal  is seen  on the instrument  pack input. 
15.2.4.5  Door  Ajar 
Switches located in each  door closing  mechanism supply signals  to indicate  when any door  is either  open, or has  not 
been  closed correctly.  The system  operates  from two signals;  an input  from the driver's  door (pin 46, 48-way  con- nector) or a combined  signal input from the passenger  doors (pin 47,4&way connector). 
The  door  ajar lamp  will illuminate  when 
a low signal  is detected on either  of the two inputs. 
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15.2.5 SECONDARY WARNING LAMPS - ILLUMINATED  AMBER 
15.2.5.1 Transmission Fault 
The transmission fault indicator  is controlled  by a signal from the Transmission  Control Module (TCM). The signal  to 
the instrument  pack (pin 44,48-way connector)  is switched high when a transmission fault  occurs, and the indicator 
lamp is illuminated. 
15.2.5.2  Washer Fluid Level 
The washer  fluid level  sensor,  mounted  in the  fluid  reservoir,  provides a signal (pin 13, 48-way connector) when the 
amount  of fluid  drops below a predetermined  level. The switch is normally  in the closed  position, providing a low sig- 
nal to the instrument  pack, when  the fluid  level  is acceptable.  If the  fluid  level  drops,  the switch  will open,  removing 
the  low  signal  and illuminating  the indicator lamp. 
15.2.5.3 Bulb Fail 
Bulb failure indication  is controlled  from two different sources: 
If a direction indicator  lamp fails, a signal is  sent to the  instrument  pack (pin 18,48-way connector)  from the Body. :o- cessor Unit (BPU). The  signal  is normally  low but switched high if a bulb failure  occurs; thuscausing the bulbfail indica- 
If any  of the  other bulbs,  monitored  by the  three  lamp control  modules, fail, a signal is sent direct  to the  instrument 
pack  (pin 43, 48-way  connector).  The signal is normally  low but switched high  if a bulb failure  occurs;  thus causing 
the bulb failure indicator lamp  to illuminate. 
tor  lamp  to illuminate. 
15.2.5.4 Traction  Control Fail 
Two traction control  lamps are provided:  control fail and control off. Both lamps  are controlled  from one input  from 
the  ABS / TC Control Module. 
Under  normal operating  conditions, the input signal should  be high. 
If the input line is continuously  low, traction con- trol has failed  and both  lamps  will illuminate. If the input signal is a 4 Hz square  wave the traction control  system is 
switched off, therefore  the ‘traction  off lamp  will illuminate. 
15.2.5.5  Anti-lock Fail 
The input  to the instrument  pack (pin 7,24-way connector) is  provided by the  ABS Control Module.  The warning  lamp 
illuminates if the signal voltage  is less  than 5.0 volts  or greater  than 11.9 volts. 
- 15.2.5.6 Low Fuel  Level 
This signal  (pin 20,24-way connector)  comes direct from the variable  resistor type fuel level  sensor.  The sensor resis- 
tance values  range from 80 ohms  (full tank)  to 900 ohms (empty tank). 
When  the gauge  reaches 
a pre-determined reading,  the instrument pack illuminates the warning  lamp. 
15.2.5.7 Check Engine 
The ’checkeng’  indicator will illuminate  when the Engine  Control Module (ECM) detects a fault within  the system,  and 
sends a signal  to the  instrument  pack (pin 22,48-wayconnector). The signal line is pulled  low by the  ECM  when a fault 
is  detected. 
The  indicator lamp  will illuminate during  each ignition  cycle, until the engine fires. 
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