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COMBINATION METERS
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COMBINATION METERSPFP:24814
System DescriptionAKS005MH
UNIFIED METER CONTROL UNIT

Speedometer, odo/trip meter, tachometer, fuel gauge and water temperature gauge are controlled by the
unified meter control unit, which is built into the combination meter. Unified meter control unit receives sig-
nals from unified meter and A/C amp.

Warning lamp and indicator lamp of combination meter are controlled by signals drawn from the unified
meter and A/C amp.

Digital meter is adopted for odo/trip meter*.
*The record of the odo meter is kept even if the battery cable is disconnected. The record of the trip meter
is erased when the battery cable is disconnected.

Odo/trip meter, A/T indicator and ICC system display segments can be checked in diagnosis mode.

Meters/gauges can be checked in diagnosis mode.
Illumination Control
The unified meter control unit outputs the odo/trip meter and A/T
indicator lighting when the ignition switch is turned on. When the
lighting switch is turned on, light on for the combination meter dial,
illumination control switch and external lighting are output. In addi-
tion, when the lighting switch is turned on, the illumination control
switch on the left side of the combination meter can be used to
adjust the brightness of each light. The brightness can be adjusted
to sixteen different levels: From 0 (no lights) to 15 (maximum).
Pressing the illumination control switch will brighten or darken the
lights. When the key switch is in the START position, the combina-
tion meter dial lighting and illumination control switch lighting are
turned off.
UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP.
Refer to DI-28, "System Description" in “UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP”.
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3. Turn ignition switch ON while pressing trip transfer switch and
trip reset switch at the same time.
4. After ignition switch is turned ON, release trip transfer switch
and trip reset switch. (With 7 seconds after the ignition switch is
turned ON.)
5. All the segments on the odo/trip meter, A/T indicator and ICC
system display illuminates, and simultaneously the low-fuel
warning lamp indicator illuminates. At this time, the unified meter
control unit is turned to diagnosis mode.
NOTE:
If any of the segments is not displayed, replace combination
meter.
6. Push the odo/trip meter switch. Each meter/gauge should indi-
cate as shown in the figure while pushing odo/trip meter switch.
(At this time, the low-fuel warning lamp goes off.)
CONSULT-II FunctionAKS005MP
Refer to DI-31, "CONSULT-II Function" in “UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP”.
How to Proceed With Trouble DiagnosisAKS005MQ
1. Confirm the symptom or customer complaint.
2. Perform diagnosis according to diagnosis flow. Refer to DI-13, "
Diagnosis Flow" .
3. According to the symptom chart, repair or replace the cause of the symptom.
4. Does the meter operate normally? If so, go to 5. If not, go to 2.
5. INSPECTION END
Diagnosis FlowAKS005MR
1. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS OF UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP.
1. Start engine.
2. Select “METER A/C AMP” on CONSULT-II, and perform self-diagnosis of unified meter and A/C amp.
Refer to DI-31, "
CONSULT-II Function" .
3. After erasing the self-diagnostic results, perform self-diagnosis again.
Self-diagnostic results content
No malfunction detected>>GO TO 2.
Malfunction detected>> Go to DI-16, "
Symptom Chart 2" .
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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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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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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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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

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Solution When Communication Error Between the Unified Meter & A/C Amp. and the Combi-
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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

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SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
Operation Procedure
1. Touch “SELF-DIAG RESULTS” on “SELECT DIAG MODE” screen.
2. Self-diagnosis results are displayed.
Display Item List
“TIME” indicates the condition of the self-diagnosis results judged by each signal input.

Normal: In case of operating properly at the present in spite of having malfunction in the past, then “TIME”
indicates “1-63”.

Malfunction: Soon after detecting malfunctions by self-diagnoses or current malfunction, “0” is indicated.
After returning to normal condition, every time when ignition switch is turned to “OFF” from “ON”, time will be
added like “1”→“2”→“3”···“63”, and when the key operation is performed 64 times, the result of the self-diag-
noses will be erased. And if any malfunction is detected again, “0” will be indicated.
CAUTION:
“TIME” keeps showing “0” after returning to normal condition only in the case that malfunction his-
tory of “CAN COMM CIRC [U1000]” remains because of low tire pressure warning control unit, display
control unit (with NAVI) or display unit (without NAVI) malfunction.
DATA MONITOR
Operation Procedure
1. Touch “DATA MONITOR” on “SELECT DIAG MODE” screen.
2. Touch either “MAIN SIGNALS” or “SELECTION FROM MENU” on the “DATA MONITOR” screen.
3. When “SELECTION FROM MENU” is selected, touch individual items to be monitored. When “MAIN SIG-
NALS” is selected, main items will be monitored.
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CONSULT-ll display Malfunction is detected when...
CAN COMM CIRC [U1000]Malfunction is detected in CAN communication.
CAUTION:
Even when there is no malfunction on CAN communication system, malfunction may be
misinterpreted when battery 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.
METER COMM CIRC [B2202]Malfunction is detected in communication of between combination meter and unified meter and
A/C amp.
VEHICLE SPEED CIRC [B2205]When an erroneous speed signal is input for 1 seconds.
CAUTION:
Even when there is no malfunction on speed signal system, malfunction may be misinter-
preted when battery has low voltage (when maintaining 7-8V for about 2 seconds).
MAIN SIGNALS Monitors main signals.
SELECTION FROM MENU Selects and monitors individual signal.