Circuit Check Between TCM and Combination Meter

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Nissan Altima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK CONNECTOR
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
3. Check following terminals and connector for damage, bent or loose connection (control module-side, meter-side and harness-side).
- TCM.
- Combination meter.
- Between TCM and combination meter.
OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 2.
2. NG: Repair terminal or connector.
CHECK HARNESS FOR OPEN CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect TCM connector and harness connector F59.
2. Check continuity between TCM harness connector F56 terminals 5 (L), 6 (Y) and harness connector F59 terminals 23 (L), 22 (Y).
  5 (L) - 23 (L) : Continuity should exist.
  
  6 (Y) - 22 (Y) : Continuity should exist.
OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 3.
2. NG: Repair harness.
Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between TCM Harness Connector F56 Terminals And Harness Connector F59 Terminals
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
CHECK HARNESS FOR OPEN CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect combination meter connector.
2. Check continuity between harness connector M71 terminals 23 (L), 22 (Y) and combination meter harness connector M24 terminals 1 (L), 2 (Y).
  23 (L) - 1 (L) : Continuity should exist.
  
  22 (Y) - 2 (Y) : Continuity should exist.
OK or NG
1. OK: Reconnect all connectors to perform "SELF-DIAG RESULTS" and "DATA MONITOR" for "ENGINE""A/T""BCM", and "ABS". Refer to CONSULT-II for "ENGINE" and CONSULT-II for "A/T". Refer to CONSULT-II for "BCM". Refer to CONSULT-II FUNCTION for "ABS".
2. NG: Repair harness.
Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Harness Connector M71 Terminals And Combination Meter Harness Connector M24 Terminals
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.