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Vehicle Speed Signal InspectionNKS002ZP
Symptom: Speedometer and odo/trip meter indication is malfunction.
1. CHECK COMBINATION METER INPUT SIGNAL
1. Connect CONSULT-II, and start engine.
2. Select “METER A/C AMP” on CONSULT-II.
3. Using “SPEED METER” on “DATA MONITOR”, compare the value of “DATA MONITOR” with speedometer pointer of combi-
nation meter.
OK or NG
OK >> Perform self-diagnosis of ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit). Refer to BRC-24, "
CONSULT-II Functions
(ABS)" .
NG >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP. OUTPUT SIGNAL
1. 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 and ground.
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), harness and connector between each unit and unified meter and A/C amp.
2. Repair or replace malfunctioning part.
NG-2 >> 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." .
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26 – Ground: NOTE:
Maximum voltage may be 5 V due
to specifications (connected units).
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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 M20 terminal 1 and unified meter and A/C amp. harness con-
nector M56 terminal 26.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace combination meter.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
Engine Speed Signal Inspection NKS002ZQ
Symptom: Tachometer indication is malfunction.
1. CHECK COMBINATION METER INPUT SIGNAL
1. Connect CONSULT-II, and start engine.
2. Select “METER A/C AMP” on CONSULT-II.
3. 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-118, "CON-
SULT-II Function (ENGINE)" (VQ35DE) or EC-781,
"CONSULT-II Function (ENGINE)" (VK45DE).
NG >> Replace unified meter and A/C amp. Refer to DI-37,
"Removal and Installation of Unified Meter and A/C Amp." .
1 – 26 : Continuity should exist.
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Engine Coolant Temperature Signal InspectionNKS002ZR
Symptom: Water temperature gauge indication is malfunction.
1. CHECK COMBINATION METER INPUT SIGNAL
1. Connect CONSULT-II, and start engine.
2. Select “METER A/C AMP” on CONSULT-II.
3. 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.
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-118, "CON-
SULT-II Function (ENGINE)" (VQ35DE) or EC-781,
"CONSULT-II Function (ENGINE)" (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 InspectionNKS002ZS
Symptom:
Fuel gauge indication is malfunctioning.
Low-fuel warning lamp indication is irregular.
NOTE:
The following symptoms are not malfunctions.
Fuel gauge
Depending on vehicle posture 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 posture 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 COMBINATION METER 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 (SUB) CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect unified meter and A/C amp. connector and fuel level sensor unit (sub) connector.
3. Check continuity between unified meter and A/C amp. harness connector (A) M56 terminal 28 and fuel level sensor unit (sub)
harness connector (B) B40 terminal 1.
4. Check continuity between unified meter and A/C amp. harness connector (A) M56 terminal 28 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
3. 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 (A) B40 terminal 2 and fuel level sensor unit and fuel
pump (main) harness connector (B) B39 terminal 2.
3. Check continuity between fuel level sensor unit (sub) harness connector (A) B40 terminal 2 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. 86
Three quarters Approx. 70 Half Approx. 48
A quarter Approx. 25 Empty Approx. 9
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28 – 1 : Continuity should exist.
28 – Ground : Continuity should not exist.
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2 – 2 : Continuity should exist.
2 – Ground : Continuity should not exist.
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4. CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR (MAIN) CIRCUIT
1. Check continuity between fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump (main) harness connector (A) B39 terminal 5 and unified meter
and A/C amp. harness connector (B) M56 terminal 36.
2. Check continuity between fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump (main) harness connector (A) B39 terminal 5 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
5. CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR
Check components. Refer to DI-24, "
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT" .
OK or NG
OK >> 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. Repair or replace malfunctioning part, if neces-
sary.
NG >> Replace fuel level sensor unit.
Fuel Gauge Pointer Fluctuates, Indicator Wrong Value or VariesNKS002ZU
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 PositionNKS002ZV
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. 5 – 36 : Continuity should exist.
5 – Ground : Continuity should not exist.
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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-24, "FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT" .
NO >> The float arm may interfere or bind with any of the components in the fuel tank.
Odo/Trip Meter and Illumination Control Switch InspectionNKS002ZT
Symptom: Illumination control does not operate.
1. CHECK ODO/TRIP METER AND ILLUMINATION CONTROL SWITCH
1. Remove odo/trip meter and illumination control switch. Refer to DI-27, "
Removal and Installation of Odo/
Trip Meter and Illumination Control Switch" .
2. Check continuity odo/trip meter and illumination control switch. Refer to DI-24, "
ODO/TRIP METER AND
ILLUMINATION CONTROL SWITCH" .
OK or NG
OK >> Replace combination meter.
NG >> Replace odo/trip meter and illumination control switch.
Electrical Components InspectionNKS002ZW
ODO/TRIP METER AND ILLUMINATION CONTROL SWITCH
Check continuity between terminals 25, 26, 35 or 36 and 27.
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT
For removal, refer to FL-4, "FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT, FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY" .
Fuel Level Sensor Unit and Fuel Pump (Main)
Check the 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-25, "
Fuel Level Sen-
sor Unit and Pump (Main) Harness" .
Terminal Condition Continuity
25
27 Illumination control switch (–) is pressed. Yes
Illumination control switch (–) is released. No
26 Illumination control switch (+) is pressed. Yes
Illumination control switch (+) is released. No
35 Trip transfer switch is pressed. Yes
Trip transfer switch is released. No
36 Trip reset switch is pressed. Yes
Trip reset switch is released. No
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Terminal Float position [mm (in)] Resistance
value [ Ω]
25 *1 Full 236 (9.29) Approx. 3
*2 Empty 29 (1.14) Approx. 80
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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.
Fuel Level Sensor Unit (Sub)
Check resistance between terminals 1 and 2.
*1 and *2: When float rod is in contact with stopper.
Removal and Installation of Combination MeterNKS003IC
Refer to IP-10, "INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
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Terminal Continuity
2 - Signal terminal (A) Ye s
5 - Ground terminal (B)
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Terminal Float position [mm (in)] Resistance
value [ Ω]
12 *1 Full 6 (0.24) Approx. 3
*2 Empty 203 (7.99) Approx. 48
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1. Rear cover 2. Screws 3. Plate
4. Unified meter control unit assembly 5. Front cover 6. Reinforcing metal
7. Switch and meter housing
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DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove screws (A) and remove rear cover (1).
2. Disconnect odo/trip meter and illumination control switch con- nector (2).
3. Remove screws (A).
4. Remove tabs (A) and remove switch and meter housing (1).
5. Remove screws (A) and remove reinforcing metal (1).
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