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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 58
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 42.
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.
ODO/TRIP METER
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) converses a pulse signal from wheel sensor to vehicle speed
signal, and transmits vehicle speed signal to unified meter and A/C amp. with CAN communication.
Unified meter and A/C amp. converses vehicle speed signal to 8 pulse signal, and transmits to combina-
tion meter.
Combination meter processes the 8 pulse signal and the memory signals from the meter memory circuit.
Then the mileage is displayed.
How to Change The Display For Odo/trip Meter
Operating the odo/trip meter switch allows switching the mode in the following order.
The odo/trip meter display switching and trip display resetting
can be identified by the time from pressing the odo/trip meter
switch (1) to releasing it.
When resetting with “trip A” displayed, only “trip A” display is
reset. (The same way for “trip B”.)
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Terminals and Reference Value for Unified Meter and A/C Amp.NKS003U1
Te r m i n a l
No.Wire
colorItemCondition
Reference value
(Approx.) Ignition
switchOperation or condition
7RTX communication line
(To combination meter)ON —
27 GRX communication line
(From combination meter)ON —
28 LGVehicle speed signal output
(8-pulse)ONSpeedometer operated
[When vehicle speed is
approx. 40 km/h (25 MPH)]NOTE:
Maximum voltage may be 5 V due to
specifications (connected units).
41 V Ignition switch ACC or ON ACC — Battery voltage
42 P/L Fuel level sensor signal — —Refer to DI-26, "
CHECK FUEL
LEVEL SENSOR UNIT" .
53 W/G Ignition switch ON or START ON — Battery voltage
54 W/G Battery power supply OFF — Battery voltage
55 B Ground ON — 0 V
56 L CAN H — — —
58 B Fuel level sensor ground ON — 0 V
71 B Ground (power) ON — 0 V
72 P CAN L — — —
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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" .
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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)
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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” to the indication of fuel gauge of combina-
tion meter.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Replace combination meter.
2. CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check components. Refer to DI-26, "
CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Replace fuel level sensor unit.
3. CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR (SUB) CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect unified meter and A/C amp. connector and fuel level
sensor unit (sub) connector.
2. Check continuity between unified meter and A/C amp. harness
connector (A) and fuel level sensor unit (sub) harness connector
(B).
3. Check continuity between unified meter and A/C amp. harness
connector (A) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
Fuel gauge pointer Reference value of data monitor [lit.]
Full Approx. 74
Three quarters Approx. 61
Half Approx. 42
A quarter Approx. 22
Empty Approx. 8
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M65 42 B52 1 Yes
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Connector Terminal
M65 42 No
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4. CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR (MAIN-SUB) CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump (main) connec-
tor.
2. Check continuity between fuel level sensor unit (sub) harness
connector (A) and fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump (main)
harness connector (B).
3. Check continuity between fuel level sensor unit (sub) harness
connector (A) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
5. CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR (MAIN) CIRCUIT
Check continuity between fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump
(main) harness connector (A) and unified meter and A/C amp. har-
ness connector (B).
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.
NG >> Install the fuel level sensor unit properly.
AB
Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
B52 2 B163 2 Yes
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Connector Terminal
B52 2 No
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Fuel Gauge Pointer Fluctuates, Indicator Wrong Value or VariesNKS003UB
1. CHECK FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATION
Test drive vehicle to see if gauge fluctuates only during driving or at the instant of stopping.
Does the indication value vary only during driving or at the instant of 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.
Fuel Gauge Does Not Move to FULL PositionNKS003UC
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-26, "CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT" .
NO >> The float arm may interfere or bind with any of the components in the fuel tank.
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Electrical Components InspectionNKS003UD
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)
Check resistance between terminals 2 and 5.
*1 and *2: When float rod is in contact with stopper.
If the results of check are NG, check the fuel level sensor unit
and fuel pump (main) harness. Refer to DI-26, "
Check Fuel
Level Sensor Unit and Pump (Main) Harness" .
Check Fuel Level Sensor Unit and Pump (Main) Harness
Check continuity at following terminals.
If the results of check are NG, replace fuel pump assembly. If the
results of check are OK, replace fuel level sensor unit.
Check Fuel Level Sensor Unit (Sub)
Check resistance between terminals 1 and 2.
*1 and *2: When float rod is in contact with stopper.Terminal Float position [mm (in)] Resistance value [
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25*1 Full 210 (8.27) Approx. 3
*2 Empty 30 (1.18) Approx. 80
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5 - Ground terminal (B)
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Terminal Float position [mm (in)]Resistance
value []
12*1 Full 9 (0.35) Approx. 3
*2 Empty 179 (7.05) Approx. 43
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