1998 NISSAN PATROL Connector 15

Trouble Diagnoses
PRELIMINARY CHECK
CHECK-IN
Can Diagnosis mode
be activated? Refer to
``Meter/Gauge Opera-
tion and Odo/Trip Meter
Segment Check in
Diagnosis Mode'',
EL-108.
Ye s
cNo
Do meter warning
lamps operate?
No
cYe s
Check the screws
securing speedometer
and FPC.
(The screws are
located behind the
combination meter. For
details refer to EL-114.)cCan Diagnosis mode
be activated?
Nom
Check power supply
and ground circuit.
Refer to ``POWER
SUPPLY AND
GROUND CIRCUIT
CHECK'', EL-111.
Check meter/gauge
operation in Diagnosis
mode.b
Ye s
.
Malfunction is indicated
in Diagnosis mode.No malfunction is indi-
cated in Diagnosis
mode.Replace speedometer
(uni®ed meter control
unit).
Check the following:
+FPC connector con-
nection
Refer to ``Flexible
Print Circuit (FPC)'',
EL-109.
+Screws securing the
malfunctioning
meter/gauge
(The screws are
located behind the
combination meter.
For details refer to
EL-114.)
OK
.
NG
SYMPTOM CHART 2
Refer to EL-111.
SYMPTOM CHART 1
Refer to EL-111.Reconnect FPC connector and check continuity between
check land terminals and/or repair malfunctioning part.
Refer to ``Flexible Print Circuit (FPC)'', EL-109.
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METER AND GAUGES
EL-110

SYMPTOM CHART
Symptom chart 1 (Malfunction is indicated in Diagnosis mode)
Symptom Possible causes Repair order
Speedometer and/or odo/trip
meter indicate(s) malfunction
in Diagnosis mode.+Speedometer (Uni®ed meter control unit)+Replace speedometer (uni®ed meter control unit).
Multiple meter/gauge indicate
malfunction in Diagnosis
mode.
One of tachometer/fuel gauge/
water temp. gauge indicates
malfunction in Diagnosis
mode.+Meter/Gauge
+Speedometer (Uni®ed meter control unit)1. Check resistance of meter/gauge indicating malfunction. If
the resistance is NG, replace the meter/gauge. Refer to
``METER/GAUGE RESISTANCE CHECK'', EL-114.
2. If the resistance is OK, replace speedometer (uni®ed meter
control unit).
Symptom chart 2 (No malfunction is indicated in Diagnosis mode)
Symptom Possible causes Repair order
Speedometer and odo/trip
meter are malfunctioning.1. Sensor
- Speedometer, Odo/Trip meter
2. FPC connector
3. Speedometer (Uni®ed meter control unit)1. Check vehicle speed sensor.
INSPECTION/VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (Refer to EL-112.)
2. Check FPC connector. Refer to ``Flexible Print Circuit
(FPC)'', EL-109.
3. Replace speedometer (uni®ed meter control unit).
Multiple meter/gauge are mal-
functioning. (except
speedometer, odo/trip meter)1. FPC connector
2. Speedometer (Uni®ed meter control unit)1. Check FPC connector. Refer to ``Flexible Print Circuit
(FPC)'', EL-109.
2. Replace speedometer (uni®ed meter control unit).
One of tachometer/fuel gauge/
water temp. gauge is malfunc-
tioning.1. Sensor/Engine revolution signal
- Tachometer
- Fuel gauge
- Water temp. gauge
2. FPC connector
3. Speedometer (Uni®ed meter control unit)1. Check the sensor for malfunctioning meter/gauge.
INSPECTION/ENGINE REVOLUTION SIGNAL (Refer to
EL-113.)
INSPECTION/FUEL TANK GAUGE (Refer to EL-113.)
INSPECTION/THERMAL TRANSMITTER (Refer to EL-114.)
2. Check FPC connector. Refer to ``Flexible Print Circuit
(FPC)'', EL-109.
3. Replace speedometer (uni®ed meter control unit).
Before starting trouble diagnoses above, perform PRELIMINARY CHECK, EL-110.
POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT CHECK
Power supply circuit check
Terminals Ignition switch position
Å@OFF ACC ON
j
33GroundBattery
voltageBattery
voltageBattery
voltage
j
9Ground 0V 0VBattery
voltage
If NG, check the following.
+7.5A fuse [No.
24, located in fuse block (J/B)]
+10A fuse [No.
28, located in fuse block (J/B)]
+Harness for open or short between fuse and combination meter
SEL419V
METER AND GAUGES
Trouble Diagnoses (Cont'd)
EL-111

INSPECTION/ENGINE REVOLUTION SIGNAL
Engine Check itemTerminals
ExplanationÅ@
RD28 (Injec-
tion)DC voltagej
44GroundHigher rpm = Higher volt-
age
Lower rpm = Lower volt-
age
Voltage should change
with rpm.
Engine Check item
TB45E, RD28
(Injection)+Harness for open or short and connection
INSPECTION/FUEL TANK GAUGE (MAIN)
CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT FOR FUEL
TANK GAUGE UNIT.
Check harness continuity between fuel
tank gauge unit terminalj
2and ground.
Continuity should exist.
OK
cNG
Repair harness or connec-
tor.
CHECK GAUGE UNITS.
Refer to ``FUEL TANK GAUGE UNIT
CHECK'' (EL-115).
OK
cNG
Repair or replace.
Refer to FE section.
CHECK HARNESS FOR OPEN OR
SHORT.
1. Disconnect combination connector and
fuel tank gauge unit connector.
2. Check continuity between combination
meter terminalj
46and fuel tank gauge
unit terminalj
1.
Continuity should exist.
3. Check continuity between combination
meter terminalj
46and ground.
Continuity should not exist.
OK
cNG
Repair harness or connec-
tor.
Fuel tank gauge is OK.
SEL423V
SEL461V
SEL424V
SEL425V
.
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METER AND GAUGES
Trouble Diagnoses (Cont'd)
EL-113

INSPECTION/THERMAL TRANSMITTER
CHECK THERMAL TRANSMITTER.
Refer to ``THERMAL TRANSMITTER
CHECK'' (EL-115).
OK
cNG
Repair or replace.
CHECK HARNESS FOR OPEN OR
SHORT.
1. Disconnect combination connector and
thermal transmitter connector.
2. Check continuity between combination
meter terminalj
47and thermal transmit-
ter terminalj
1.
Continuity should exist.
3. Check continuity between combination
meter terminalj
47and ground.
Continuity should not exist.
OK
cNG
Repair harness or connec-
tor.
Thermal transmitter is OK.
Electrical Components Inspection
METER/GAUGE RESISTANCE CHECK
1. Disconnect FPC connector. Refer to ``Flexible Print Circuit
(FPC)'' (EL-109).
2. Check resistance between installation screws of meter/gauge.
Screws
Resistance
W
TachometerFuel/Temp.
gaugeSub fuel gauge
A - C A - C Ð Approx. 104 ( 5)
B - D B - C Ð Approx. 134 ( 5)
Ð Ð A - C Approx. 174 ( 5)
Ð Ð B - C Approx. 100 ( 5)
SEL426V
CEL736
.
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METER AND GAUGES
Trouble Diagnoses (Cont'd)
EL-114

Trouble Diagnoses
PRELIMINARY CHECK FOR THERMOMETER
Turn the ignition key switch to the ``ACC''
position.
Cool down the ambient air temperature
sensor with water or ice, so that the indi-
cated temperature falls.
Does the indicated temperature fall?
Ye s
cNo
The system is malfunction-
ing..1
Leave the vehicle for 10 minutes, so that
the indicated temperature rises.
With the ignition key in the ``ACC''
position, disconnect and reconnect the
ambient air temperature sensor connector.
Does the indicated temperature rise?
Ye s
cNo
The system is malfunction-
ing..1
The system is OK.
.1: Check the system following ``INSPECTION/COMPASS AND THERMOM-
ETER''.
INSPECTION/COMPASS AND THERMOMETER
Symptom Possible causes Repair order
No display at all 1. 7.5A fuse
2. Ground circuit
3. Compass and thermometer1. Check 7.5A fuse [No.
9, located in fuse block (J/B)].
Turn the ignition switch ON and verify that battery positive
voltage is at terminalj
2of compass and thermometer.
2. Check ground circuit for compass and thermometer.
3. Replace compass and thermometer.
Forward direction indication
slips off the mark or incorrect.1. In manual correction mode
(Bar and display vanish.)
2. Zone variation change is not
done.1. Drive the vehicle and turn at an angle of 90É.
2. Perform the zone variation change.
Compass reading remains
unchanged.1. Vehicle speed sensor is not
entered.
2. Compass and thermometer1. Check harness for open or short between combination meter
terminalj
26and compass and thermometer terminalj8.
2. Replace compass and thermometer.
Displays wrong temperature
when ambient temperature is
between þ30ÉC (þ20ÉF) and
55ÉC (130ÉF). (See NOTE)1. Check operation
2. Ambient air temperature
sensor circuit
3. Vehicle speed sensor is not
entered.
4. Ambient air temperature
sensor
5. Compass and thermometer1. Perform preliminary check shown below.
2. Check harness for open or short between ambient air tem-
perature sensor and compass and thermometer.
3. Check harness for open or short between combination meter
terminalj
26and compass and thermometer terminalj8.
4. Replace ambient air temperature sensor.
5. Replace compass and thermometer.
NOTE:
+When the outside temperature is between 55ÉC (130ÉF) and 70ÉC (158ÉF), the display shows 55ÉC
(130ÉF). When the outside temperature is lower than þ30ÉC (þ20ÉF) or higher than 70ÉC (158ÉF), the
display shows only ``- - -''.
+The indicated temperature on the thermometer is not readily affected by engine heat. It changes
only when one of the following conditions (shown on next page) is present.
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COMPASS AND THERMOMETER
EL-118

Trouble Diagnoses
SYMPTOM: Rear window defogger does not activate, or does
not go off after activating.
CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
OUTPUT SIGNAL.
1. Turn ignition switch to ON position.
2. Check voltage between control unit har-
ness terminalsj
9and ground.
NG
cOK
Check the following.
+Rear window defogger
relay
(Refer to EL-164.)
+Rear window defogger
circuit
+Rear window defogger
®lament
(Refer to EL-164.)
1. Disconnect control unit connector.
2. Turn ignition switch to ON position.
3. Check voltage between control unit ter-
minalj
9and ground.
Battery voltage should exist.
OK
cNG
Check the following.
+7.5A fuse [No.
8,
located in the fuse block
(J/B)]
+Rear window defogger
relay
+Harness for open or
short between control
unit and fuse
CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL.
Check continuity between control unit ter-
minalj
8and ground.
OK
cNG
Check the following.
+Rear window defogger
switch
(Refer to EL-164.)
+Harness for open or
short between control
unit and rear window
defogger switch
+Rear window defogger
switch ground circuit
CHECK IGNITION INPUT SIGNAL.
Check voltage between control unit termi-
nalj
12and ground.
OK
cNG
Check the following.
+7.5A fuse [No.
8located in the fuse block
(J/B)]
+Harness for open or
short between control
unit and fuse
CHECK CONTROL UNIT GROUND CIR-
CUIT.
Check continuity between control unit ter-
minalj
18and ground.
Continuity should exist.
OK
cNG
Repair harness or connec-
tors.
Replace control unit.
Condition Voltage [V]
Rear window defogger
switch is released.Approx. 12
Rear window defogger
switch is pushed.0
Condition of
defogger switchContinuity
Rear window defogger
switch is pushed.Ye s
Rear window defogger
switch is released.No
Condition Voltage [V]
Ignition switch is ``ON''. Approx. 12
Ignition switch is ``OFF''. 0
SEL856UA
SEL857UA
SEL858UA
SEL859UA
SEL854UC
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REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
EL-163

Trouble Diagnoses
RADIO
Symptom Possible causes Repair order
Radio inoperative (no digital
display and no sound from
speakers).
See NOTE.1. 10A fuse
2. Poor radio case ground
3. Radio1. Check 10A fuse [No.
10, located in fuse block (J/B)].
Turn ignition switch ON and verify battery positive volt-
age is present at terminalj
10of radio.
2. Check radio case ground.
3. Remove radio for repair.
Radio controls are operational,
but no sound is heard from
any speaker.1. Radio output
2. Radio1. Check radio output voltages.
2. Remove radio for repair.
Radio presets are lost when
ignition switch is turned OFF.1. 10A fuse
2. Radio1. Check 10A fuse (No.
56, located in fuse and fusible link
box) and verify battery positive voltage is present at terminal
j
6of radio.
2. Remove radio for repair.
Individual speaker is noisy or
inoperative.1. Speaker
2. Radio output
3. Speaker circuit
4. Radio1. Check speaker.
2. Check radio output voltages.
3. Check wires for open or short between radio and speaker.
4. Remove radio for repair.
Radio stations are weak or
noisy.1. Antenna
2. Poor radio ground
3. Radio1. Check antenna.
2. Check radio ground.
3. Remove radio for repair.
FM stations are weak or noisy
but AM stations are OK. (with
window antenna)1. Window antenna
2. Radio1. Check window antenna.
2. Remove radio for repair.
Radio generates noise in AM
and FM modes with engine
running.1. Poor radio ground
2. Loose or missing ground bonding straps
3. Ignition condenser or rear window defogger
noise suppressor condenser
4. Alternator
5. Ignition coil or secondary wiring
6. Radio1. Check radio ground.
2. Check ground bonding straps.
3. Replace ignition condenser or rear window defogger noise
suppressor condenser.
4. Check alternator.
5. Check ignition coil and secondary wiring.
6. Remove radio for repair.
Radio generates noise in AM
and FM modes with accesso-
ries on (switch pops and motor
noise).1. Poor radio ground
2. Antenna
3. Accessory ground
4. Faulty accessory1. Check radio ground.
2. Check antenna.
3. Check accessory ground.
4. Replace accessory.
NOTE:
If the radio has anti-theft function, check the anti-theft function of the radio before circuit inspection.
(Radios which have anti-theft function are equipped with a code indicator. For details, refer to EL-173.)
Speaker inspection
1. Disconnect speaker harness connector.
2. Measure the resistance between speaker terminalsj
1andj2.
+The resistance should be2-4W.
3. Using jumper wires, momentarily connect a 9V battery between speaker terminalsj
1andj2.
+A momentary hum or pop should be heard.
Antenna inspection
Using a jumper wire, clip an auxiliary ground between antenna and body.
+If reception improves, check antenna ground (at body surface).
+If reception does not improve, check main feeder cable for short circuit or open circuit.
Radio inspection
All voltage inspections are made with:
+Ignition switch ON or ACC
+Radio ON
+Radio connected (If removed for inspection, supply a ground to the case using a jumper wire.)
AUDIO
EL-172

Trouble Diagnoses
CD AUTOCHANGER
Symptom Possible causes Repair order
No play of the CD after CD play button
is pushed.
There is no error code shown on
the radio.1. Radio
(The radio is not working.)
2. Harness connection
(Magazine does not eject.)
3. Changer1. Remove the radio for repair.
2. Check harness connection.
3. Remove the changer for repair.
Error code [ERR] is shown on the
radio.1. Discs
2. Magazine does not eject or a
disc remains in CD player.
3. Changer1. Inspect discs.
(Refer to testing magazines and discs.)
2. Reset the changer.
(Disconnect harness connector at the changer and reconnect
after 30 sec.)
3. Remove the changer for repair.
CD skipping. 1. Rough road driving
2. Discs
3. Bracket
4. Changer1. System is not malfunctioning.
2. Inspect discs.
(Refer to testing magazines and discs.)
3. Check and repair bracket and installation of changer.
4. Remove the changer for repair.
Error code [NO DISC] is shown on the
radio after CD play button is pressed.1. Magazine setting
2. Magazine
3. Changer1. Con®rm the magazine is pushed completely.
2. Inspect magazine.
(Refer to testing magazines and discs.)
3. Remove the changer for repair.
Testing magazines and discs
1. Con®rm discs are installed correctly into the magazine (not upside down).
2. Visually inspect/compare the customer's discs with each other and other discs.
Identify any of the following conditions:
+Discs with a large outside diameter. [Normal size is 120 mm (4.72 in).]
+Discs with rough or lipped edges.
+Discs with excessive thickness [Normal size is 1.2 mm (0.047 in).]
+Discs with scratches, abrasions, or pits on the surface.
+Discs with grease/oil, ®ngerprints, foreign material.
+Discs are warped due to excessive heat exposure.
3. Slide/place the discs in and out of the various magazine positions.
Identify any discs and/or positions that require additional force for placement/ejection. If interference
(sticking, excessive tensions) is found, replace the magazine or the discs.
Note:
+Discs which are marginally out of speci®cation (ex. dirty, scratched and so on) may play correctly
on a home stereo.
However, when used in the automotive environment skipping may occur due to the added vehicle
movement and/or vibration due to road conditions. Autochangers should not be replaced when
discs are at fault.
+Use a soft damp cloth to wipe the discs starting from the center outward in radial direction. Never
use chemical cleaning solutions to clean the discs.
AUDIO Ð CD AUTO CHANGER Ð
EL-180