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SPEEDOMETER
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) provides a vehicle speed signal to the unified meter and A/C amp.
with CAN communication line. After unified meter and A/C amp. received the vehicle speed signal, it changes
the signal to 8 pulse signal and provides the 8 pulse signal to the combination meter for the speedometer.
TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm).
ECM provides an engine speed signal to unified meter and A/C amp. with CAN communication line. Unified
meter and A/C amp. provides an engine speed signal to combination meter for tachometer with communica-
tion line between unified meter and A/C amp. and combination meter.
WATER TEMPERATURE GAUGE
The water temperature gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature.
ECM provides an engine coolant temperature signal to unified meter and A/C amp. with CAN communication
line. Unified meter and A/C amp. provides a engine coolant temperature signal to combination meter for water
temperature gauge with communication line between unified meter and A/C amp. and combination meter.
FUEL GAUGE
The fuel gauge indicates the approximate fuel level in the fuel tank.
The fuel gauge is regulated by a variable ground signal supplied

from unified meter and A/C amp. terminal 36

through the fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump (main) terminals 5 and 2, and

through the fuel level sensor unit (sub) terminals 2 and 1

to unified meter and A/C amp. terminal 28 for the fuel gauge.
Unified meter and A/C amp. provides a fuel level signal to combination meter for fuel gauge with communica-
tion line between unified meter and A/C amp. and combination meter.
Component Parts and Harness Connector LocationAKS005MI
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Trouble DiagnosisAKS005MQ
HOW TO PERFORM TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
1. Confirm the symptom or customer complaint.
2. Perform preliminary check. Refer to DI-15, "
PRELIMINARY CHECK" .
3. According to the symptom chart, repair or replace the cause of the symptom. Refer to DI-17, "
Symptom
Chart 1" .
4. Does the meter operate normally? If so, GO TO 5. If not, GO TO 2.
5. INSPECTION END
PRELIMINARY CHECK
1. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS OF UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP.
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 (METER A/C AMP)" .
Self-diagnostic results content
No malfunction detected>>GO TO 2.
Malfunction detected>> Go to DI-17, "
Symptom Chart 2" .
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 power supply circuit of combination meter when ignition switch is ON. Refer to DI-18,
"Power Supply and Ground Circuit Inspection" .
3. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSIS OPERATION OF COMBINATION METER
Perform combination meter self-diagnosis. Refer to DI-14, "
SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION" .
Does self-diagnosis function operate?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> GO TO 4.
4. CHECK POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT OF COMBINATION METER
Check power supply and ground circuit of combination meter. Refer to DI-18, "
Power Supply and Ground Cir-
cuit Inspection" .
OK or NG
OK >> Replace combination meter.
NG >> Repair as need.

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Symptom Chart 1 AKS005MT
Symptom Chart 2AKS005MU
Trouble phenomenon Possible cause
Indication is irregular for the speedometer and odo/trip meter. Refer to DI-20, "
Vehicle Speed Signal Inspection" .
Tachometer indication is malfunction. Refer to DI-21, "
Engine Speed Signal Inspection" .
Water temperature gauge indication is malfunction. Refer to DI-21, "
Engine Coolant Temperature Signal Inspection" .
Fuel gauge indication is malfunction. Refer to DI-22, "
Fuel Level Sensor Signal Inspection" .
Low-fuel warning lamp indication is irregular.
A/T position indicator is malfunction. Refer to DI-56, "
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-34, "
DTC [U1000] CAN Communication Circuit" .
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 - 8 V for about 2
seconds) or 10A fuse [No. 19, located in the fuse block (J/
B)] is disconnected.
METER COMM CIRC [B2202] Inspect the communication line
between combination meter and
unified meter and A/C amp. Refer to
DI-34, "
DTC [B2202] Meter Communication Circuit" .
VEHICLE SPEED CIRC [B2205] Inspect the vehicle speed input
signal. Refer to
DI-37, "
DTC [B2205] Vehicle Speed Circuit" .
CAUTION:
Even when there is no malfunction on speed signal sys-
tem, malfunction may be misinterpreted when battery has
low voltage (when maintaining 7 - 8 V for about 2 seconds).

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Vehicle Speed Signal InspectionAKS005MV
Symptom: Indication is irregular for the speedometer and odo/trip meter.
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" .
Self
-diagnostic results content
No malfunction detected>>GO TO 2.
Malfunction detected>>Check applicable parts, and repair or replace corresponding 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 unified meter and A/C amp. har- ness connector M56 terminal 26 (R/G) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >>

If monitor indicates “0 V” constantly, repair or replace malfunctioning parts after checking each
unit inputting vehicle speed signal (8 pulse), harness and connector between each unit and uni-
fied meter and A/C amp.

If monitor indicates “5 V” or “12 V” constantly, replace unified meter and A/C amp. Refer to DI-
37, "Removal and Installation of Unified Meter and A/C Amp." .
3. CHECK CONTINUITY BETWEEN COMBINATION METER AND UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP.
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 1 (R/G) and unified meter and A/C amp. harness
connector M56 terminal 26 (R/G).
OK or NG
OK >> Replace combination meter.
NG >> Repair harness or connector. 26 (R/G) – Ground:
NOTE:
Maximum voltage may be 5 V due
to specifications (connected units).
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1 (R/G) – 26 (R/G) : Continuity should exist.
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Engine Speed Signal Inspection AKS005MW
Symptom: Tachometer indication is malfunction.
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-132, "CON-
SULT-II Function (ENGINE)" (for VQ35DE) or EC-822,
"CONSULT-II Function (ENGINE)" (for VK45DE).
NG >> Replace unified meter and A/C amp. Refer to DI-37,
"Removal and Installation of Unified Meter and A/C Amp." .
Engine Coolant Temperature Signal InspectionAKS005MX
Symptom: Water temperature gauge indication is malfunction.
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.
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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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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-132, "CON-
SULT-II Function (ENGINE)" (for VQ35DE) or EC-822,
"CONSULT-II Function (ENGINE)" (for VK45DE).
NG >> Replace unified meter and A/C amp. Refer to DI-37,
"Removal and Installation of Unified Meter and A/C
Amp." .
Fuel Level Sensor Signal InspectionAKS005MY
Symptom:

Fuel gauge indication is malfunction.

Low-fuel warning lamp indication is irregular.
NOTE:
The following symptoms are not malfunction.
Fuel level sensor unit

Depending on vehicle position or driving circumstance, the fuel level in the tank various, and the pointer
may fluctuate.

If the vehicle is fueled with the ignition switch ON, the pointer will move slowly.
Low-fuel warning lamp

Depending on vehicle position or driving circumstance, the fuel in the tank flows and the warning lamp ON
timing may change.
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 MONITOR”, 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.
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Fuel gauge pointer Reference value of data monitor [lit.]
Full Approx. 86
Three quarters Approx. 70 Half Approx. 48
A quarter Approx. 25 Empty Approx. 9
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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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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.