DI-22
COMBINATION METERS
Revision: 2006 November2007 350Z
2. CHECK ILLUMINATION CONTROL SWITCH
1. Disconnect illumination control switch connector.
2. Check continuity between illumination control switch harness
connector M207 terminals 3 or 4 and 5.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace combination meter.
NG >> Replace illumination control switch.
Fuel Gauge Pointer Fluctuates, Indicator Wrong Value or VariesNKS0006A
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 PositionNKS0006B
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-23, "FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT" .
NO >> The float arm may interfere or bind with any of the components in the fuel tank.
Terminal Condition Continuity
3
5Illumination control switch upper
side (BRIGHTEN) is pressed.Ye s
Illumination control switch upper
side (BRIGHTEN) is released.No
4Illumination control switch lower side
(DARKEN) is pressed.Ye s
Illumination control switch lower side
(DARKEN) is released.No
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