Page 1265 of 4449

DI-22
COMBINATION METERS
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
CAN Communication System InspectionAKS005N0
1. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION
1. Select “SELF-DIAG RESULTS” mode for “METER A/C AMP” with CONSULT-II.
2. Print out CONSULT-II screen.
>> Go to “CAN system”. Refer to LAN-4, "
Precautions When Using CONSULT-II" .
Communication Line InspectionAKS005N1
1. CHECK CONNECTOR
Check combination meter, unified meter and A/C amp. and terminals (combination meter-side, unified meter
and A/C amp. side, and harness side) for looseness or bent terminals.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Repair terminal or connector.
2. CHECK METER/GAUGES VISUALLY
Does the pointer on the meter/gauge fluctuate at the engine start?
Is the fluctuation acceptable?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> GO TO 6.
3. CHECK CONTINUITY COMMUNICATION CIRCUIT (TX: COMBINATION METER)
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the combination meter connector and unified meter and A/C amp. connector.
3. Check continuity between combination meter harness connector
M20 terminal 13 (L/B) and unified meter and A/C amp. harness
connector M55 terminal 19 (L/B).
4. Check continuity between combination meter harness connector
M20 terminal 13 (L/B) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
4. CHECK VOLTAGE OF UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP.
1. Connect unified meter and A/C amp. connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage between combination meter harness connector
M20 terminal 13 (L/B) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
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.
SKIA4837E
Approx. 5V
SKIA4886E
Page 1266 of 4449

COMBINATION METERS
DI-23
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
L
MA
B
DI
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
5. CHECK VOLTAGE SIGNAL OF COMBINATION METER
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and connect combination meter connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage signal between combination meter harness con-
nector M20 terminal 13 (L/B) and ground with simple oscillo-
scope of CONSULT-II.
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 >> Replace combination meter.
6. CHECK CONTINUITY COMMUNICATION CIRCUIT (RX: COMBINATION METER)
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect combination meter connector and unified meter and A/C amp. connector.
3. Check continuity between combination meter harness connector
M20 terminal 14 (PU) and unified meter and A/C amp. harness
connector M55 terminal 9 (PU).
4. Check continuity between combination meter harness connector
M20 terminal 14 (PU) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
7. CHECK VOLTAGE OF COMBINATION METER
1. Connect combination meter connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage between unified meter and A/C amp. harness
connector M55 terminal 9 (PU) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG >> Replace combination meter.13 (L/B) - Ground:
SKIA9258ESKIA3361E
Continuity should exist.
Continuity should not exist.
SKIA4836E
Approx. 5V
SKIA9259E
Page 1267 of 4449

DI-24
COMBINATION METERS
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
8. CHECK VOLTAGE SIGNAL OF UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP.
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and connect unified meter and A/C amp. connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage signal between combination meter harness con-
nector M20 terminal 14 (PU) and ground with simple oscillo-
scope of CONSULT-II.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace combination meter.
NG >> Replace unified meter and A/C amp. Refer to DI-34, "
Removal and Installation of Unified Meter
and A/C Amp." .
Odo/Trip Meter and Illumination Control Switch InspectionAKS005N2
1. CHECK ODO/TRIP METER AND ILLUMINATION CONTROL SWITCH
1. Remove odo/trip meter and illumination control switch. Refer to DI-27, "
Removal and Installation of Odo/
Trip Meter and Illumination Control Switch" .
2. Check continuity between odo/trip meter and illumination control
switch harness connector terminals 25, 26, 35 or 36 and 27.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace combination meter.
NG >> Replace odo/trip meter and illumination control switch.
Fuel Gauge Pointer Fluctuates, Indicator Wrong Value or VariesAKS005N3
1. CHECK FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATION
Test drive vehicle to see if gauge fluctuates only during driving or before or after stopping.
Does the indication value vary only during driving or before or after stopping?
YES >> The pointer fluctuation may be caused by fuel level change in the fuel tank. Condition is normal.
NO >> Ask the customer about the situation when the symptom occurs in detail, and perform the trouble
diagnosis. 14 (PU) - Ground:
SKIA9260ESKIA3362E
Terminal Condition Continuity
26
27Illumination control switch (+) is pushed. Yes
Illumination control switch (+) is released. No
25Illumination control switch (–) is pushed. Yes
Illumination control switch (–) is released. No
36Trip transfer switch is pushed. Yes
Trip transfer switch is released. No
35Trip reset switch is pushed. Yes
Trip reset switch is released. No
SKIA4846E
Page 1268 of 4449

COMBINATION METERS
DI-25
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
L
MA
B
DI
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
Fuel Gauge Does Not Move to FULL positionAKS005N4
1. QUESTION 1
Does it take a long time for the pointer to move to FULL position?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> GO TO 3.
2. QUESTION 2
Was the vehicle fueled with the ignition switch ON?
YES >> Be sure to fuel the vehicle with the ignition switch OFF. Otherwise, it will take a long time to move
to FULL position because of the characteristic of the fuel gauge.
NO >> GO TO 3.
3. QUESTION 3
Is the vehicle parked on an incline?
YES >> Check the fuel level indication with vehicle on a level surface.
NO >> GO TO 4.
4. QUESTION 4
During driving, does the fuel gauge pointer move gradually toward EMPTY position?
YES >> Check the fuel level sensor unit. Refer to DI-25, "CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT" .
NO >> The float arm may interfere or bind with any of the components in the fuel tank.
Electrical Components InspectionAKS005N5
CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT
For removal, refer to FL-4, "FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT, FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY" .
Check Fuel Level Sensor Unit and Fuel Pump (Main)
1. Check the resistance between terminals 2 and 5.
*1 and *2: When float rod is in contact with stopper.
2. If the results of check is NG, check the fuel level sensor unit and
fuel pump (main) harness.
Check Fuel Level Sensor Unit and Pump (Main) Harness
1. Check continuity at following terminals.
2. If the results of check is NG, replace fuel pump assembly. If the
results of check is OK, replace fuel level sensor unit.
Terminal
Float position mm (in)Resistance
value Ω
(+) (−)
25*1 Empty 29 (1.14) Approx. 80
*2 Full 236 (9.29) Approx. 3
PKIA1936E
Terminal Continuity
2 - Signal terminal
Ye s
5 - Ground terminal
SKIA3582E
Page 1269 of 4449
DI-26
COMBINATION METERS
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
Check Fuel Level Sensor Unit (Sub)
Check resistance between terminals 1 and 2.
*1 and *2: When float rod is in contact with stopper.
Removal and InstallationAKS005N6
COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY
Refer to IP-10, "INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
Disassembly and Assembly for Combination MeterAKS007G1
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove screws (3) and remove rear cover.
2. Disconnect odo/trip meter and illumination control switch con-
nector.
Terminal
Float position mm (in)Resistance
valueΩ
(+) (−)
12*1 Full 6 (0.24) Approx. 3
*2 Empty 203 (7.99) Approx. 48
PKIA1937E
1. Rear cover 2. Screws 3. Plate
4. Unified meter control unit assembly 5. Front cover 6. Reinforcing metal
7. Switch and meter housing
SKIA5790E
SKIA5792E
Page 1270 of 4449
COMBINATION METERS
DI-27
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
L
MA
B
DI
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
3. Remove screws (2) and remove switch and meter housing.
4. Remove screws (2) and remove reinforcing metal.
5. Disengage tabs (8) to separate front cover.
6. Remove screws (2) and remove prate.
ASSEMBLY
Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
Removal and Installation of Odo/Trip Meter and Illumination Control SwitchAKS007G2
REMOVAL
1. Remove combination meter. Refer to IP-10, "INSTRUMENT
PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove switch and meter housing. Refer to DI-26, "
Disassem-
bly and Assembly for Combination Meter" .
3. Remove screws (2), and remove switch assembly.
4. Remove screws (5), and remove odo/trip meter and illumination
control switch.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
SKIA5793E
SKIA5794E
SKIA5795E
SKIA5796E
Page 1271 of 4449

DI-28
UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMPPFP:27760
System DescriptionAKS005N8
For the unified meter and A/C amp., the signal required for controlling the combination meter are inte-
grated in the A/C auto amp.
Unified meter and A/C amp. controls each operation for A/C auto amp. For information regarding A/C con-
trol, refer to AT C - 3 0 , "
AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL" in ATC section.
Unified meter and A/C amp. inputs necessary information for combination meter from each unit by CAN
communication and so on.
And unified meter and A/C amp. outputs these signals using communication line (TX, RX) between unified
meter and A/C amp. and combination meter.
The signals required for the distance to empty (DTE) display are centralized in the unified meter and A/C
amp., converted into data, and sent to the display unit (without NAVI) display control unit (with NAVI) using
CAN communication.
Other input signals are also sent to the ECM, TCM, AWD control unit, BCM, display unit (without NAVI)
and display control unit (with NAVI) using CAN communication.
The unified meter and A/C amp. have a CONSULT-II function (self-diagnostic results, CAN diagnostic
support monitor, data monitor).
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNALS
Between Unified Meter & A/C amp. and Combination Meter
Unit Input Output
Unified meter and A/C amp.
Seat belt buckle switch signal (Driver's side)
Parking brake signal
Illumination control nighttime required signal
Refuel status signal
Low-fuel warning lamp condition signal
Combination meter receive error signal
Delivery destination data signal
Combination meter specifications signal
Vehicle speed signal (8-pulse)
Engine speed signal
Engine coolant temperature signal
Fuel level sensor signal (resistance value)
Malfunction indicator lamp signal
ABS warning lamp signal
Low tire pressure warning lamp signal
Brake warning lamp signal
A/T CHECK warning lamp signal
ICC warning lamp signal
Oil pressure switch signal
Door switch signal
AWD warning lamp signal
VDC OFF indicator lamp signal
SLIP indicator lamp signal
ASCD CRUISE indicator lamp signal
ASCD SET indicator lamp signal
High beam request signal
Turn indicator signal
Snow mode switch signal
ICC system display signal
A/T position indicator signal
Manual mode indicator signal
Manual mode gear position signal
CAN communication condition signal of A/T
Position lights request signal
Buzzer output signal
Page 1272 of 4449

UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP
DI-29
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
L
MA
B
DI
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
FA I L - S A F E
Solution When Communication Error Between the Unified Meter & A/C Amp. and the Combi-
nation Meter
CAN Communication System DescriptionAKS007Z1
CAN (Controller Area Network) is a serial communication line for real time application. It is an on-vehicle mul-
tiplex communication line with high data communication speed and excellent error detection ability. Many elec-
tronic control units are equipped onto a vehicle, and each control unit shares information and links with other
control units during operation (not independent). In CAN communication, control units are connected with 2
communication lines (CAN H line, CAN L line) allowing a high rate of information transmission with less wiring.
Each control unit transmits/receives data but selectively reads required data only.
CAN Communication UnitAKS007YX
Refer to LAN-6, "CAN Communication Unit" in “LAN SYSTEM”.
Function Specifications
Speedometer
Reset to zero by suspending communication. Tachometer
Fuel gauge
Water temperature gauge
Illumination control Combination meter illumination When suspending communication, change to nighttime mode.
Odo/trip meter Integrate in response to 8-pulse input.
A/T position indicator The display turns off by suspending communication.
Warning buzzer The warning buzzer turns off by suspending communication.
Warning lamp/indicator lampABS warning lamp
The lamp turns on by suspending communication. VDC OFF indicator
SLIP indicator
Brake warning lamp
Door warning lamp
The lamp turns off by suspending communication. Low tire pressure warning lamp
ASCD SET indicator lamp
ASCD CRUISE indicator lamp
AWD warning lamp
ICC warning lamp
A/T CHECK warning lamp
Oil pressure warning lamp
Snow mode indicator lamp
Turn signal indicator
Malfunction indicator lamp
High beam indicator