COMBINATION METER: Diagnosis Procedure

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CHECK FUSES

Check for blown combination meter fuses.

FUSE REFERENCE

Unit	Power source	Fuse No.
Combination meter	Battery	11
Combination meter	Ignition switch ON or START	4

Is the inspection result normal?

YES: GO TO 2

NO: If fuse is blown, be sure to eliminate cause of malfunction before installing new fuse.

POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT CHECK

Disconnect combination meter connector.
Check voltage between combination meter harness connector M24 terminals 1, 2, and ground.

TERMINALS VOLTAGE REFERENCE

Terminals			Ignition switch position
(+)		(-)	OFF	ON	START
Connector	Terminal	(-)	OFF	ON	START
M24	1	Ground	Battery voltage	Battery voltage	Battery voltage
M24	2	Ground	0 V	Battery voltage	Battery voltage

Is the inspection result normal?

YES: GO TO 3

NO: Check harness for open between combination meter and fuse.

Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between Combination Meter Harness Connector M24 Terminals 1, 2, And Ground

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

GROUND CIRCUIT CHECK

Turn ignition switch OFF.
Check continuity between combination meter harness connector terminals 3, 4, 23 and ground.

TERMINALS CONTINUITY REFERENCE

Terminals			Continuity
(+)		(-)
Connector	Terminal	(-)
M24	3	Ground	Yes
	4
	23

Is the inspection result normal?

YES: Inspection End.

NO: Check ground harness.

Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Combination Meter Harness Connector Terminals 3, 4, 23 And Ground

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.