Vehicle Speed Signal Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Nissan Sentra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Symptom:
- Improper speedometer and odo/trip meter indication.
- Display VEHICLE SPEED CIRC [B2205] at the result of self-diagnosis for combination meter.
WITH ABS
- CHECK COMBINATION METER INPUT SIGNAL
- Start engine and select "METER/M&A" on CONSULT-III.
- Using "SPEED METER" on "DATA MONITOR", compare the value of "DATA MONITOR" with speedometer pointer of combination meter.
OK or NG
OK: Perform ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) self-diagnosis. Refer to "CONSULT-III FUNCTION (ABS) ".
NG: Replace combination meter. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
WITHOUT ABS OR CVT
- CHECK VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR CIRCUITS
- Remove vehicle speed sensor.
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Rotate vehicle speed sensor while checking voltage between combination meter harness connector M24 terminals 6 and 7.TERMINAL VOLTAGE REFERENCE
Terminals Voltage (Approx.) (+) (-) Connector Terminal Connector Terminal M24 7 M24 6 0.5 Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
OK or NG
OK: Replace combination meter. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
NG: GO TO 2.
- CHECK VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect vehicle speed sensor connector.
- Check resistance between vehicle speed sensor terminals 1 and 2.TERMINAL RESISTANCE REFERENCE
Terminals Resistance value (Approx.) (+) (-) Component Terminal Component Terminal Vehicle speed sensor 1 Vehicle speed sensor 2 250Ω Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
OK or NG
OK: Check harness or connector between combination meter and vehicle speed sensor.
NG: Replace vehicle speed sensor.
WITH CVT, WITHOUT ABS
- CHECK COMBINATION METER INPUT SIGNAL
- Start engine and select "METER/M&A" on CONSULT-III.
- Using "SPEED METER" on "DATA MONITOR", compare the value of "DATA MONITOR" with speedometer pointer of combination meter.
OK or NG
OK: Perform TCM self-diagnosis. Refer to "CONSULT-III FUNCTION (TRANSMISSION) ".
NG: Replace combination meter. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".