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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. correspond a CONSULT-II function (self-diagnostic results, CAN diag-
nostic 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
CRUISE indicator lamp signal
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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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-30, "CAN Communication Unit" in “LAN SYSTEM”.
Function Specifications
Speedometer Return to zero when discontinuing communication or receiving
irregular data.
Tachometer Reset to zero by suspending communication.
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 lamp ABS 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
SET indicator lamp
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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SchematicAKS005NA
TKWM2062E
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CONSULT-II Function (METER A/C AMP)AKS005NB
CONSULT-II performs the following functions communicating with the unified meter and A/C amp.
CONSULT-II BASIC OPERATION
CAUTION:
If CONSULT-II is used with no connection of CONSULT-II CONVERTER, malfunctions might be
detected in self-diagnosis depending on control unit which carry out CAN communication.
1. With the ignition switch OFF, connect “CONSULT-II” and “CON- SULT-II CONVERTER” to the data link connector, then turn igni-
tion switch ON.
2. Touch “START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)”.
3. Touch “METER A/C AMP” on “SELECT SYSTEM” screen. If “METER A/C AMP” is not indicated, go to GI-39, "
CONSULT-II
Data Link Connector (DLC) Circuit" .
4. Select “SELF-DIAG RESULTS”, “CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR” or “DATA MONITOR”.
System Diagnosis mode Description Reference
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METER A/C AMP Self-diagnostic results
Unified meter and A/C amp. check the conditions and indi-
cates any error that unified meter and A/C amp. memo-
rized. DI-32
CAN diagnostic support monitor
The results of transmit/receive diagnosis of CAN communi-
cation can be read. LAN-18
Data monitorDisplays unified meter and A/C amp. input data in real
time. DI-32
PBIB1503E
SAIA0450E
PKIB1957E
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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-diagnostic 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.
SKIA4956E
CONSULT-ll display Malfunction is detected when... Reference
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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 - 8 V
for about 2 seconds) or 10A fuse [No. 19, located in the fuse block (J/B)] is dis-
connected. DI-34
METER COMM CIRC [B2202]
Malfunction is detected in communication of between combination meter and unified
meter and A/C amp. DI-34
VEHICLE SPEED CIRC [B2205] When an erroneous speed signal is input for 1 second.
CAUTION:
Even when there is no malfunction on speed signal system, malfunction may be
misinterpreted when battery has low voltage (when maintaining 7 - 8 V for about
2 seconds). DI-37
MAIN SIGNALS Monitors main signals.
SELECTION FROM MENU Selects and monitors individual signal.
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4. Touch “START”.
5. Touch “RECORD” while monitoring, then the status of the moni- tored item can be recorded. To stop recording, touch “STOP”.
Display Item List
SKIA4957E
Display item [Unit] MAIN
SIGNALS SELECTION
FROM MENU Contents
SPEED METER [km/h] or [mph] X X This is the angle correction value after the speed signal from the
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) is converted into the
vehicle speed.
SPEED OUTPUT [km/h] or [mph] X X This is the angle correction value before the speed signal from
the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) is converted into
the vehicle speed.
TACHO METER [rpm] X X This is the converted value for the engine speed signal from the
ECM.
W TEMP METER [ °C] or [ °F] X X This is the converted value for the engine coolant temperature
signal from the ECM.
FUEL METER [lit.] X X This is the processed value for the signal (resistance value)
from the fuel gauge.
DISTANCE [km] or [mile] X X This is the calculated value for the speed signal from the ABS
actuator and electric unit (control unit), the signal (resistance
signal) from the fuel gauge and fuel consumption signal from
ECM.
FUEL W/L [ON/OFF] X X Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of low-fuel warning lamp.
MIL [ON/OFF] X Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of malfunction indicator lamp.
AIR PRES W/L [ON/OFF] X Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of low tire pressure warning lamp.
SEAT BELT W/L [ON/OFF] X Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of seat belt warning lamp.
BUZZER [ON/OFF] X X Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of buzzer.
DOOR W/L [ON/OFF] X Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of door warning lamp.
HI-BEAM IND [ON/OFF] X Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of high beam indicator.
TURN IND [ON/OFF] X Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of turn indicator.
OIL W/L [ON/OFF] X Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of oil pressure warning lamp.
VDC/TCS IND [ON/OFF] X Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of VDC OFF indicator lamp.
ABS W/L [ON/OFF] X Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of ABS warning lamp.
SLIP IND [ON/OFF] X Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of SLIP indicator lamp.
BRAKE W/L [ON/OFF] X Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of brake warning lamp.*
KEY G W/L [ON/OFF] X Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of key warning lamp (green).
KEY R W/L [ON/OFF] X Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of key warning lamp (red).
KEY KNOB W/L [ON/OFF] X Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of key knob warning lamp.
M RANGE SW [ON/OFF] X X Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of manual mode range switch.
NM RANGE SW [ON/OFF] X X Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of except for manual mode range
switch.
AT SFT UP SW [ON/OFF] X X Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of A/T shift-up switch.
AT SFT DWN SW [ON/OFF] X X Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of A/T shift-down switch.
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NOTE:
Any monitored item that does not match the vehicle being diagnosed is deleted from the display automatically.
*: Monitor keeps indicating “OFF” when brake warning lamp is on by the parking brake operation or low brake
fluid level.
DTC [U1000] CAN Communication CircuitAKS00CM7
Symptom: Display CAN COMM CIRC [U1000] at the result of self-diagnosis for unified meter and A/C amp.
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-5, "
Precautions When Using CONSULT-II" .
DTC [B2202] Meter Communication CircuitAKS00CM8
Symptom: Display METER COMM CIRC [B2202] at the result of self-diagnosis for unified meter and A/C amp.
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
Check the pointer on the meter/gauge fluctuate at the engine start.
Is the fluctuation acceptable?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> GO TO 6.
BRAKE SW [ON/OFF] X Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of brake switch (stop lamp switch).
AT-M IND [ON/OFF] X X Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of A/T manual mode indicator.
AT-M GEAR [5-1] X X Indicates [5-1] condition of A/T manual mode gear position.
P RANGE IND [ON/OFF] X X Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of A/T shift P range indicator.
R RANGE IND [ON/OFF] X X Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of A/T shift R range indicator.
N RANGE IND [ON/OFF] X X Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of A/T shift N range indicator.
D RANGE IND [ON/OFF] X X Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of A/T shift D range indicator.
AT CHECK W/L X Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of AT CHECK warning lamp.
CRUISE IND [ON/OFF] X Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of CRUISE indicator lamp.
SET IND [ON/OFF] X Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of SET indicator lamp.
CRUISE W/L [ON/OFF] X Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of ICC warning lamp.
4WD LOCK SW [ON/OFF] X Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of snow mode switch.
4WD LOCK IND [ON/OFF] X Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of SNOW indicator lamp.
4WD W/L [ON/OFF] X Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of AWD warning lamp. Display item [Unit]
MAIN
SIGNALS SELECTION
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3. CHECK CONTINUITY COMMUNICATION CIRCUIT (TX: 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 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-37,
"Removal and Installation of Unified Meter and A/C
Amp."
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.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace unified meter and A/C amp. Refer to DI-37,
"Removal and Installation of Unified Meter and A/C Amp."
NG >> Replace combination meter. 13 (L/B) – 19 (L/B) : Continuity should exist.
13 (L/B) – Ground : Continuity should not exist.
SKIA4837E
13 (L/B) – Ground : Approx. 5 V
SKIA4886E
13 (L/B) – Ground:
SKIA9258E
SKIA3361E