2006 INFINITI M35 check engine

COMBINATION METERS
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COMBINATION METERSPFP:24814
System DescriptionNKS003TV
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.
NOTE:
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.
Dot matrix LCD is adopted to display “push engine starter”, “A/T position” and “ICC system* ”.
Odo/trip meter and dot matrix LCD segments can be checked in self-diagnosis mode.
Meters/gauges can be checked in self-diagnosis mode.
*: With ICC system
UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP.
Refer to DI-28, "COMBINATION METER CONTROL FUNCTION" in “UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP”.
POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT
Power is supplied at all times
through 10A fuse [No. 21, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
to combination meter terminal 23,
through 10A fuse [No. 19, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
to unified meter and A/C amp. terminal 54.
With the ignition switch in the ACC or ON position, power is supplied
through 10A fuse [No. 6, located in the fuse block (J/B)],
to combination meter terminal 2, and
to unified meter and A/C amp. terminal 41.
With the ignition switch in the ON or START position, power is supplied
through 10A fuse [No. 14, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
to combination meter terminal 12,
through 10A fuse [No. 12, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
to unified meter and A/C amp. terminal 53.
Ground is supplied
to combination meter terminals 9, 10 and 11
to unified meter and A/C amp. terminals 55 and 71
through grounds M16 and M70.

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FA I L - S A F E
Combination meter performs fail-safe operation when unified meter and A/C amp. communication is malfunc-
tion.
Solution for communication error between the unified meter & A/C amp. and combination meter
Function Specifications
Speedometer
Reset to zero by suspending communication. Tachometer
Fuel gauge
Water temperature gauge
Illumination control Meter illumination When suspending communication, change to nighttime mode.
Dot matrix LCDPush engine starter
The display turns off by suspending communication. A/T position
ICC system
Buzzer The buzzer turns off by suspending communication.
Warning lamp/indicator lampABS warning lamp
The lamp turns on by suspending communication. Brake warning lamp
CRUISE warning lamp
VDC OFF indicator lamp
SLIP indicator lamp
A/T CHECK warning lamp
The lamp turns off by suspending communication. AWD warning lamp
Oil pressure warning lamp
Door warning lamp
Malfunction indicator lamp
CRUISE indicator lamp
SET indicator lamp
Low tire pressure warning lamp
AFS OFF indicator lamp
Front fog indicator lamp
High beam indicator
Turn signal indicator lamp
Key warning lamp

DI-18
COMBINATION METERS
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CONSULT-II Function (METER A/C AMP)NKS003U3
Refer to DI-31, "CONSULT-II Function (METER A/C AMP)" in “UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP”.
Trouble DiagnosisNKS003U4
HOW TO PERFORM TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
1. Confirm the symptom or customer complaint.
2. Perform preliminary check. Refer to DI-18, "
PRELIMINARY CHECK" .
3. According to the symptom chart, make sure the cause of the symptom and repair or replace applicable
parts. Refer to DI-18, "
Symptom Chart" .
4. Does the meter operate normally? If yes, GO TO 5. If no, GO TO 2.
5. INSPECTION END
PRELIMINARY CHECK
1. CHECK OPERATION SELF-DIAGNOSIS MODE OF COMBINATION METER
Perform self-diagnosis mode of combination meter. Refer to DI-17, "
OPERATION PROCEDURE" .
Does self
-diagnosis mode operate?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> GO TO 3.
2. CHECK UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP. (CONSULT-II)
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>>INSPECTION END
Malfunction detected>>Check applicable parts, and repair or replace corresponding parts.
3. CHECK POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT OF COMBINATION METER
Check power supply and ground circuit of combination meter. Refer to DI-19, "
Power Supply and Ground Cir-
cuit Inspection" .
OK or NG
OK >> Replace combination meter.
NG >> Repair power supply and ground circuit of combination meter.
Symptom ChartNKS003U5
Symptom Diagnosis/Service procedure
Speedometer or odo/trip meter indication is malfunction. 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-22, "
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-59, "
A/T Indicator Is Malfunction" .

DI-20
COMBINATION METERS
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Vehicle Speed Signal InspectionNKS003U7
Symptom: Speedometer or odo/trip meter indication is malfunction.
1. CHECK UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP. INPUT SIGNAL
1. Connect CONSULT-II, and start engine.
2. Compare the value in “SPEED METER” of “DATA MONITOR” in
“METER A/C AMP” to that in speedometer in the combination
meter during driving.
Is the value in speedometer almost same as that in the monitor?
YES >> Preform self-diagnosis of ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit). Refer to BRC-22, "
CONSULT-II Functions
(ABS)" .
NO >> GO TO 2.
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 and ground.
NOTE:
Maximum voltage may be 5 V due to specifications (connected units).
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG-1 >> If monitor indicates “0 V” constantly, perform the following.
1. Check each unit inputting vehicle speed signal (8 pulse). Malfunction is caused by short circuit
between each unit and unified meter and A/C amp.
2. Repair or replace malfunctioning parts.
NG-2 >> If monitor indicates “5 V” or “12 V” constantly, replace unified meter and A/C amp.
PKIB7639E
Terminals
Voltage (Approx.) (+)
(–)
Unified meter and
A/C amp.connectorTerminal
M64 28 Ground
PKIB7640E
PKIA1935E

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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
(A) and unified meter and A/C amp. harness connector (B).
OK or NG
OK >> Replace combination meter.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
Engine Speed Signal Inspection NKS003U8
Symptom: Tachometer 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 “TACHO METER” on “DATA MONITOR”, compare the
value of “DATA MONITOR” to that of tachometer of combination
meter.
Is the value in tachometer almost same as the value in the monitor?
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Replace combination meter. (Perform self-diagnosis of
ECM when the value in the monitor indicates 8191.875
rpm. Then repair or replace the malfunction part.)
2. CHECK ECM OUTPUT 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 to that of the
“ENG SPEED”.
OK or NG
OK >> Perform self-diagnosis of ECM. Refer to EC-133, "CON-
SULT-II Function (ENGINE)" (for VQ35DE) or EC-846,
"CONSULT-II Function (ENGINE)" (for VK45DE).
NG >> Replace unified meter and A/C amp.
AB
Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
M52 1 M64 28 Yes
PKIB7641E
PKIA2090E
SKIA4367E

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Engine Coolant Temperature Signal InspectionNKS003U9
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” to the indication of water tempera-
ture gauge of combination meter.
Is the indication of water temperature gauge same as the value in
the monitor?
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Replace combination meter. [Perform self-diagnosis of ECM when the value in the monitor indi-
cates 215
C (419F). Then repair or replace the malfunction part.]
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” to that of the “COOLAN TEMP/S”.
OK or NG
OK >> Perform self-diagnosis of ECM. Refer to EC-133, "CON-
SULT-II Function (ENGINE)" (for VQ35DE) or EC-846,
"CONSULT-II Function (ENGINE)" (for VK45DE).
NG >> Replace unified meter and A/C amp.
Fuel Level Sensor Signal InspectionNKS003UA
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 varies, 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.
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)
PKIA2091E
SKIA4368E

DI-28
UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP
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UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMPPFP:27760
System DescriptionNKS003UG
For the unified meter and A/C amp., the signal required for controlling the combination meter are integrated in
the A/C auto amp.
COMBINATION METER CONTROL FUNCTION
Unified meter and A/C amp. inputs necessary information for combination meter from each unit with CAN
communication and so on.
Unified meter and A/C amp. outputs signals with communication line (TX, RX) between unified meter and
A/C amp. and combination meter.
Unified meter and A/C amp. corresponds a CONSULT-II function (self-diagnostic results, CAN diagnostic
support monitor and data monitor).
Input/output Signals
Between unified meter and A/C amp. and combination meter.
Unit Input from combination meter Output to combination meter
Unified meter and A/C amp.
Refuel status signal
Low-fuel warning lamp condition signal
Delivery destination data signal
Combination meter receive error signal
Combination meter specifications signal
Odo date signal
Vehicle speed signal
Turn indicator signal
High beam request signal
Ring illumination request signal
Position light request signal
Front fog lamp request signal
SET indicator lamp signal
CRUISE indicator lamp signal
Engine speed signal
Fuel level sensor signal (resistance value)
Engine coolant temperature signal
CAN communication condition signal of A/T
A/T position indicator signal
Manual mode indicator signal
A/T CHECK warning lamp signal
AWD warning lamp signal
Low tire pressure warning lamp signal
VDC OFF indicator lamp signal
SLIP indicator lamp signal
ABS warning lamp signal
Brake warning lamp signal
Malfunction indicator lamp signal
Oil pressure switch signal
Door switch signal
Buzzer request signal
ICC warning lamp signal
Meter display signal
AFS OFF indicator signal

WARNING LAMPS
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Oil Pressure Warning Lamp Stays Off (Ignition Switch ON)NKS003US
1. CHECK OPERATION OF OIL PRESSURE WARNING LAMP
Activate IPDM E/R auto active test. Refer to PG-24, "
Auto Active Test" .
Does oil pressure warning lamp is blinking?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> GO TO 4.
2. CHECK OIL PRESSURE SWITCH CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect IPDM E/R connector and oil pressure switch con-
nector.
3. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector (A) and
oil pressure switch harness connector (B).
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
3. CHECK OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
Check oil pressure switch. Refer to DI-55, "
OIL PRESSURE SWITCH" .
OK or NG
OK >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PG-31, "Removal and Installation of IPDM E/R" .
NG >> Replace oil pressure switch.
4. CHECK UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP. (CONSULT-II)
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 5.
Malfunction detected>> Check applicable parts, and repair or replace corresponding parts.
5. CHECK UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP. INPUT SIGNAL
1. Select “METER A/C AMP” on CONSULT-II.
2. Operate ignition switch with “OIL W/L” of “DATA MONITOR” and
check operation status.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace combination meter.
NG >> GO TO 6.
AB
Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
E9 52 F21 1 Yes
PKIB7657E
“OIL W/L”
When ignition switch is in ON
position (Engine stopped): ON
When engine running : OFF
PKIA2064E