Flexible Print Circuit (FPC)
Tachometer, fuel gauge and water temperature gauge are con-
nected with uni®ed meter control unit (speedometer) by Flexible
Print Circuit (FPC) connector. When replace or remove and install
uni®ed control unit (speedometer), disconnect and connect FPC
connector according to the following steps.
DISCONNECT
1. Open connector cover.
2. Release connector lock by holding both ends of it and pulling it
up.
3. Disconnect FPC by pulling it up.
CONNECT
1. Insert FPC into connector and lock connector pushing FPC
downward.
2. Check secure connection of FPC.
3. Check continuity of check land terminal for secure connection
of FPC.
Resistance: 0W
4. Close connector cover.
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SEL114V
METER AND GAUGES
EL-109
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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..
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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
Ground circuit check
Terminals Continuity
j
5- Ground Yes
INSPECTION/VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR
CHECK VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR
OUTPUT.
1. Remove vehicle speed sensor from
transmission.
2. Check voltage between combination
meter terminalsj
43andj45while quickly
turning speed sensor pinion.
Voltage: Approx. 0.5V
NG
cOK
Vehicle speed sensor is
OK.
CHECK VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR.
Check resistance between vehicle speed
sensor terminalsj
1andj2.
Resistance: Approx. 250W
OK
cNG
Replace vehicle speed
sensor.
Check harness for open or short between
speedometer and vehicle speed sensor.
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SEL421V
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METER AND GAUGES
Trouble Diagnoses (Cont'd)
EL-112
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.
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SEL424V
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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
FUEL TANK GAUGE UNIT CHECK
+For removal, refer to FE section.
Check the resistance between terminalsj
1andj2.
Ohmmeter
Float position
mm (in)Resistance value
(W)
(+) (þ)
j
1j2
*1 Full 60 (2.36) Approx.4-6
*2 1/2 179 (7.05) 32 - 33
*3 Empty 270 (10.63) 80 - 83
*1 and *3: When ¯oat rod is in contact *with stopper.
THERMAL TRANSMITTER CHECK
Check the resistance between the terminals of thermal transmitter
and body ground.
Water temperature Resistance (W)
60ÉC (140ÉF) Approx. 170 - 210
100ÉC (212ÉF) Approx. 47 - 53
VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR CHECK
1. Remove vehicle speed sensor from transmission.
2. Turn vehicle speed sensor pinion quickly and measure voltage
between terminalsj
2andj1.
CEL737
MEL424F
CEL739
METER AND GAUGES
Electrical Components Inspection (Cont'd)
EL-115
Use the chart below to ®nd out what each wiring diagram code
stands for.
Code Section Wiring Diagram Name
A/C,A HA Auto Air Conditioner
A/C CUT EC Air Conditioner Cut Control
A/C,M HA Manual Air Conditioner
A/T AT A/T
AAC/V EC IACV-AAC Valve
ABS BR Anti-lock Brake System
ACC/SW EC Accelerator Switch (FC)
ACL/SW EC Accelerator Position Switch
ADJRES EC Adjustment Resistor
APS EC Accelerator Position Sensor
ASCD EL Automatic Speed Control Device
AT/C EC A/T Control
AUDIO EL Audio
BACK/L EL Back-up Lamp
BCDD EC BCDD System
CD/CHG EL CD Auto Changer
CHARGE EL Charging System
CHIME EL Warning Chime
CHOKE EC Automatic Choke
CIGAR EL Cigarette Lighter
CKPS EC Crankshaft Position Sensor (OBD)
CLOCK EL Clock
CMPS EC Camshaft Position Sensor
COMPAS EL Compass and Thermometer
COOL/B HA Cool Box
COOL/F EC Cooling Fan Control
CORNER EL Cornering Lamp
CSPS EC Control Sleeve Position Sensor
D/LOCK EL Power Door Lock
DEICER EL Wiper Deicer
DEF EL Rear Window Defogger
DIFF/L PD Differential Lock Control System
DTRL ELHeadlamp Ð With Daytime Light
System
ECTS EC Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
EGRC/V EC EGRC-Solenoid Valve
F/FOG EL Front Fog Lamp
F/PUMP EC Fuel Pump
FCUT EC Fuel Cut Solenoid Valve
FICD EC IACV-FICD Solenoid Valve
FTS EC Fuel Temperature SensorCode Section Wiring Diagram Name
GLOW EC Quick Glow System
GOVNR EC Electric Governor
H/AIM EL Headlamp Aiming Control System
H/LAMP EL Headlamp
HEATUP EC Heat up Switch
HLC EL Headlamp Cleaner
HORN EL Horn
HSEAT EL Heated Seat
IATS EC Intake Air Temperature Sensor
IC/FAN EC Charge Air Cooler Fan
IGN EC Ignition System
IGN/SG EC Ignition Signal
ILL EL Illumination
INJECT EC Injector
INT/L EL Spot, Vanity Mirror Lamps
KS EC Knock Sensor
MAFS EC Mass Air Flow Sensor
MAIN ECMain Power Supply and Ground Cir-
cuit
METER ELSpeedometer, Tachometer, Temp.,
Oil and Fuel Gauges
MIL/DL EC Mil and Data Link Connectors
MIRROR EL Door Mirror
MULTI EL Multi-remote Control System
NATS EL Nissan Anti-Theft System
NLS EC Needle Lift Sensor
P/ANT EL Power Antenna
PLA EC Partial Load Advance Control
PNP/SW EC Park/Neutral Position Switch
POWER EL Power Supply Routing
PST/SW EC Power Steering Oil Pressure Switch
R/COOL HA Rear Cooler System
R/FOG EL Rear Fog Lamp
R/HEAT HA Rear Heater System
ROOM/L EL Interior Room Lamp
S/LOCK EL Power Door Lock Ð Super Lock
S/SIG EC Start Signal
S/TANK FE Sub Fuel Tank Control System
SEAT EL Power Seat
SROOF EL Sunroof
SRS RS Supplemental Restraint System
WIRING DIAGRAM CODES (CELL CODES)
EL-315