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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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