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2. CHECK WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION
Turn ignition switch ON. (Engine stopped)
Do warning lamps (such as malfunction indicator lamp and oil pressure warning lamp) illuminate?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Check ignition power supply system of combination meter. Refer to DI-15, "
Power Supply and
Ground Circuit Inspection" .
3. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSIS OPERATION OF COMBINATION METER
Perform combination meter self-diagnosis. Refer to DI-12, "
SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION" .
Does self-diagnosis function operate?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Check battery power supply of combination meter and ground system. Refer to DI-15, "
Power
Supply and Ground Circuit Inspection" .
4. CHECK ODO/TRIP METER OPERATION
Check odo/trip meter segment, A/T indicator or ICC system display segment.
Do all segments illuminate?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Replace combination meter.
5. CHECK LOW-FUEL WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION CONFIRMATION
During low-fuel warning lamp check, confirm illumination of low-fuel warning lamp.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Replace combination meter.
6. CHECK COMBINATION METER CIRCUIT
Check indication of each meter/gauge in self-diagnosis mode.
OK or NG
OK >> Go to DI-16, "Symptom Chart 1" .
NG >> Replace combination meter.
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Condition of odo/trip meter switch Low-fuel warning lamp
Pushed Does not illuminate.
Released Illuminates.
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Power Supply and Ground Circuit InspectionAKS005MS
1. CHECK FUSE
Check for blown combination meter and unified meter and A/C amp. fuses.
Refer to DI-9, "Wiring Diagram — METER —" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> If fuse is blown, be sure to eliminate cause of malfunction before installing new fuse. Refer to PG-
3, "POWER SUPPLY ROUTING CIRCUIT" .
2. CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect the combination meter connector and the unified meter and A/C amp. connector.
2. Check voltage between combination meter harness connector
terminals and ground.
3. Check voltage between unified meter and A/C amp. harness
connector terminals and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Check the following.
Harness for open between combination meter and fuse
Harness for open between unified meter and A/C amp. and fuse
Unit Power source Fuse No.
Combination meter
Battery 19
Unified meter and A/C amp.
Unified meter and A/C amp Ignition switch ACC or ON 10, 11
Combination meter Ignition switch ON or START 14
Unified meter and A/C amp. Ignition switch ON or START 12
Terminals Ignition switch position
(+)
(–) OFF ON
ConnectorTe r m i n a l
(Wire color)
M208 (R/W)
GroundBattery voltage Battery voltage
7 (G/Y) 0V Battery voltage
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Terminals Ignition switch position
(+)
(–) OFF ACC ON
ConnectorTerminal
(Wire color)
M5621 (R/W)
GroundBattery
voltageBattery
voltageBattery
voltage
22 (G/R) 0V 0VBattery
voltage
M57 46 (L/W) 0VBattery
voltageBattery
voltage
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3. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check continuity between combination meter harness connector
terminals and ground.
3. Check continuity between unified meter and A/C amp. harness
connector terminals and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
Symptom Chart 1 AKS005MT
Symptom Chart 2AKS005MU
Terminals
Continuity (+)
(–)
ConnectorTerminal
(Wire color)
M205 (B)
Ground Yes 6 (B)
15 (B)
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Terminals
Continuity (+)
(–)
ConnectorTerminal
(Wire color)
M5629 (B)
Ground Yes
30 (B)
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Trouble phenomenon Possible cause
Indication is irregular for the speedometer and odo/trip meter. Refer to DI-17, "
Vehicle Speed Signal Inspection" .
Tachometer indication is malfunction. Refer to DI-18, "
Engine Speed Signal Inspection" .
Water temperature gauge indication is malfunction. Refer to DI-19, "
Water Temperature Signal Inspection" .
Fuel gauge indication is malfunction. Refer to DI-20, "
Fuel Level Sensor Signal Inspection 1" .
Low-fuel warning lamp indication is irregular. Refer to DI-21, "
Fuel Level Sensor Signal Inspection 2" .
Indications are irregular for more than one gauge. Replace combination meter.
A/T position indicator is malfunction. Refer to DI-53, "
A/T Indicator Is Malfunction" .
Illumination control does not operate.Refer to DI-24, "
Odo/Trip Meter and Illumination Control Switch
Inspection" .
Displayed item [Code] Inspection contents Possible cause
CAN COMM CIRC [U1000] Inspect the CAN communication.Refer to DI-22, "
CAN Communication System Inspection" .
CAUTION:
Even when there is no malfunction on CAN communica-
tion system, malfunction may be misinterpreted when bat-
tery has low voltage (when maintaining 7-8V for about 2
seconds) or 10A fuse [No. 19, located in the fuse block (J/
B)] is disconnected.
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Vehicle Speed Signal InspectionAKS005MV
1. CHECK ABS ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT (CONTROL UNIT) SELF-DIAGNOSIS
Preform the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) self-diagnosis. Refer to BRC-25, "
CONSULT-II Func-
tions" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Check the applicable parts.
2. CHECK UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP. OUTPUT SIGNAL
1. Start engine and drive vehicle at approximately 40 km/h (25 MPH).
2. Check voltage signal between combination meter harness con-
nector M20 terminal 1 (R/G) and ground with simple oscillo-
scope of CONSULT-II.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace combination meter.
NG >> GO TO 3.
3. CHECK VOLTAGE OF COMBINATION METER
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect unified meter and A/C amp. connector and display control unit connector (with navigation sys-
tem) or display unit connector (without navigation system).
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Check voltage between combination meter harness connector
M20 terminal 1 (R/G) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Replace combination meter.
METER COMM CIRC [B2202]Inspect the communication line
between combination meter and
unified meter and A/C amp.Refer to DI-22, "Communication Line Inspection" .
VEHICLE SPEED CIRC [B2205]Inspect the vehicle speed input
signal.Perform the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) self-
diagnosis. Refer to BRC-25, "
CONSULT-II Functions" .
CAUTION:
Even when there is no malfunction on speed signal sys-
tem, malfunction may be misinterpreted when battery has
low voltage (when maintaining 7-8V for about 2 seconds). Displayed item [Code] Inspection contents Possible cause
1 (R/G) - Ground:
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Approx. 12V
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4. CHECK CONTINUITY BETWEEN COMBINATION METER AND UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP.
1. Disconnect combination meter connector.
2. Check continuity between combination meter harness connector
M20 terminal 1 (R/G) and unified meter and A/C amp. harness
connector M56 terminal 26 (R/G).
3. Check continuity between combination meter harness connector
M20 terminal 1 (R/G) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace unified meter and A/C amp. Refer to DI-34,
"Removal and Installation of Unified Meter and A/C
Amp." .
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
Engine Speed Signal Inspection AKS005MW
1. CHECK UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP. OUTPUT SIGNAL
1. Start an engine and select “METER A/C AMP” on CONSULT-II.
2. Using “TACHO METER” on “DATA MONITOR”, compare the
value of “DATA MONITOR” with tachometer pointer of combina-
tion meter.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Replace combination meter.
2. CHECK UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP. INPUT SIGNAL
1. Select “ENGINE” on CONSULT-II.
2. Using “ENG SPEED” on “DATA MONITOR”, print out the CON-
SULT-II screen when the engine is idling.
3. Select “METER A/C AMP” on CONSULT-II.
4. Using “TACHO METER” on “DATA MONITOR”, compare the
value of “DATA MONITOR” of the idling speed with that of the
“ENG SPEED”.
OK or NG
OK >> Perform ECM self-diagnosis. Refer to EC-109, "CON-
SULT-II Function" (for VQ35DE) or EC-759, "CON-
SULT-II Function" (for VK45DE).
NG >> Replace unified meter and A/C amp. Refer to DI-34,
"Removal and Installation of Unified Meter and A/C Amp." . Continuity should exist.
Continuity should not exist.
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Water Temperature Signal InspectionAKS005MX
1. CHECK UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP. INPUT SIGNAL
1. Start engine and select “METER A/C AMP” on CONSULT-II.
2. Using “W TEMP METER” on “DATA MONITOR”, compare the
value of “DATA MONITOR” with water temperature gauge
pointer of combination meter.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Replace combination meter.
2. CHECK UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP. INPUT SIGNAL
1. Select “ENGINE” on CONSULT-II.
2. Using “COOLAN TEMP/S” on “DATA MONITOR”, print out the
CONSULT-II screen.
3. Select “METER A/C AMP” on CONSULT-II.
4. Using “W TEMP METER” on “DATA MONITOR”, compare the
value of “DATA MONITOR” with that of the “COOLAN TEMP/S”.
OK or NG
OK >> Perform ECM self-diagnosis. Refer to EC-109, "CON-
SULT-II Function" (for VQ35DE) or EC-759, "CON-
SULT-II Function" (for VK45DE).
NG >> Replace unified meter and A/C amp. Refer to DI-34,
"Removal and Installation of Unified Meter and A/C
Amp." .
Water temperature gauge pointer Reference value of data monitor °C (°F)
Hot Approx. 130 (266)
Middle Approx. 70 - 105 (158 - 221)
Cold Approx. 50 (122)
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Fuel Level Sensor Signal Inspection 1AKS005MY
The following symptoms do not indicate a malfunction.
FUEL GAUGE
Depending on vehicle position or driving circumstance, the fuel in the tank flows and the pointer may fluc-
tuate.
If the vehicle is fueled with the ignition switch ON, the pointer will move slowly.
1. CHECK UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP. INPUT SIGNAL
1. Select “METER A/C AMP” on CONSULT-II.
2. Using “FUEL METER” on “DATA MONIOR”, compare the value
of “DATA MONITOR” with fuel gauge pointer of combination
meter.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Replace combination meter.
2. CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR
Check components. Refer to DI-25, "
CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Replace fuel level sensor unit.
3. CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR (SUB) CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect unified meter and A/C amp. connector and fuel level sensor unit (sub) connector.
2. Check continuity between unified meter and A/C amp. harness
connector M56 terminal 28 (W/B) and fuel level sensor unit (sub)
harness connector B40 terminal 1 (LG).
3. Check continuity between unified meter and A/C amp. harness
connector M56 terminal 28 (W/B) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
Fuel gauge pointer Reference value of data monitor [lit.]
Full Approx. 86
Three quarters Applox. 70
Half Approx. 48
A quarter Approx. 25
Empty Approx. 9
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Continuity should exist.
Continuity should not exist.
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4. CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR (MAIN·SUB) CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump (main) connector.
2. Check continuity between fuel level sensor unit (sub) harness
connector B40 terminal 2 (Y) and fuel level sensor unit and fuel
pump (main) harness connector B39 terminal 2 (Y).
3. Check continuity between fuel level sensor unit (sub) harness
connector B40 terminal 2 (Y) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
5. CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR (MAIN) CIRCUIT
1. Check continuity between fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump
(main) harness connector B39 terminal 5 (B) and unified meter
and A/C amp. harness connector M56 terminal 36 (B/W).
2. Check continuity between fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump
(main) harness connector B39 terminal 5 (B) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
6. CHECK INSTALLATION CONDITION
Check fuel level sensor unit installation, and check whether the float arm interferes or binds with any of the
internal components in the fuel tank.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace unified meter and A/C amp. Refer to DI-34, "Removal and Installation of Unified Meter
and A/C Amp." .
NG >> Install the fuel level sensor unit properly.
Fuel Level Sensor Signal Inspection 2AKS005MZ
The following symptoms do not indicate a malfunction.
LOW-FUEL WARNING LAMP
Depending on vehicle position or driving circumstance, the fuel in the tank flows and the warning lamp ON tim-
ing may change.
1. CHECK FUEL GAUGE
Check if fuel gauge is normally operating.
YES >> Replace combination meter.
NO >> Go to DI-20, "
Fuel Level Sensor Signal Inspection 1" . Continuity should exist.
Continuity should not exist.
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Continuity should exist.
Continuity should not exist.
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