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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 (419°F). 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-123, "CON-
SULT-II Function (ENGINE)" (for VQ35DE) or EC-826,
"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
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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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Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
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 B433 2 Yes
A
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Connector Terminal
B52 2 No
PKIB7643E
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Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
B4335 M6558Yes
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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 [Ω]
25*1 Full 210 (8.27) Approx. 3
*2 Empty 30 (1.18) Approx. 80
SKIB3550J
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 9 (0.35) Approx. 3
*2 Empty 179 (7.05) Approx. 43
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Removal and Installation of Combination MeterNKS003UE
REMOVAL
1. Remove cluster lid A. Refer to IP-10, "INSTRUMENT PANEL
ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove the screws (A) using power tools, and pull out combina-
tion meter (1).
3. Disconnect connector, and remove combination meter (1).
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
Disassembly and Assembly of Combination MeterNKS003UF
DISASSEMBLY
Disengage tabs to separate front cover.
ASSEMBLY
Assembly is the reverse order of disassembly.
SKIB4957E
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1. Front cover
2. Unified meter control unit
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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
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A/C AUTO AMP. FUNCTION
Unified meter and A/C amp. controls each operation for A/C auto amp. Regarding A/C control, refer to AT C -
29, "AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL" in ATC section.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
Drive Computer Function
The signals required for the distance to empty (DTE) display are centralized in the unified meter and A/C
amp., converted into data, and transmit to the AV control unit (without NAVI) or NAVI control unit (with NAVI)
with CAN communication.
Signal Buffer Function
Unified meter and A/C amp. transmits each signal to other units with CAN communication.