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Vehicle Speed Signal Inspection

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Symptom: Indication is irregular for the speedometer and odo/trip meter.

  1. CHECK VDC/TCS/ABS CONTROL UNIT OR ABS ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT (CONTROL UNIT) 

    Perform the following self-diagnosis.

    Self-diagnostic results content 

    No malfunction detected : GO TO 2.

    Malfunction detected : Check applicable parts, and repair or replace corresponding parts.

  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. harness connector M49 terminal 26 (W) and ground.
      NOTE: Maximum voltage may be 5 V due to specifications (connected units).
      Fig 1: Unified Meter & A/C AMP. Harness Connector M49 Terminal 26 (W) & Ground Voltage Signal Specifications Table
      G02405957Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 2: Unified Meter & A/C AMP. Harness Connector M49 Terminal 26 (W) & Ground Voltage Signal Test
      G02405958Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    • OK : GO TO 3.
    • NG:
      • If monitor indicates "0 V" constantly, repair or replace malfunctioning parts after checking each unit inputting vehicle speed signal (8 pulse), harness and connector between each unit and unified meter and A/C amp.
      • If monitor indicates "5 V" or "12 V" constantly, replace unified meter and A/C amp. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP. ".
  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 M19 terminal 20 (W) and unified meter and A/C amp. harness connector M49 terminal 26 (W).
      • 20 (W) - 26 (W) : Continuity should exist. 

    OK or NG 

    • OK : Replace combination meter.
    • NG : Repair harness or connector.
    Fig 3: Combination Meter Harness Connector Terminal 20 (W) & Unified Meter & A/C AMP. Harness Connector Terminal 26 (W) Continuity Test
    G02405959Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.