Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Diagnosis system (combination meter)
Description
COMBINATION METER SELF-DIAGNOSIS MODE
The information display, speedometer and tachometer can be checked in self-diagnosis mode.
STARTING COMBINATION METER SELF-DIAGNOSIS MODE
NOTE:
- Check combination meter power supply and ground circuits if self-diagnosis mode does not start. Refer to MWI-52, "COMBINATION METER : Diagnosis Procedure". Replace combination meter if power supply and ground circuits are found to be normal and self-diagnosis mode does not start. Refer to MWI-77, "Removal and Installation".
- Combination meter self-diagnosis mode will function with the ignition switch in ON. Combination meter selfdiagnosis mode will exit upon turning the ignition switch to OFF.
How to Initiate Self-Diagnosis Mode
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- While pressing the steering switch 1 , turn ignition switch ON.
- If the diagnosis function is activated with “trip A” displayed, the mileage on “trip A” is reset to “0000.0”. (The same way for “trip B”.)
- Make sure that the trip meter displays “0000.0”.
- Press the steering switch 1 at least 3 times. (Within 7 seconds after the ignition switch is turned ON.)
- The combination meter is turned to self-diagnosis mode.
- Speedometer, tachometer, engine coolant temperature gauge, fuel gauge, and return to zero, simultaneously.
- All segments of the information display are displayed.
NOTE:
- Check the following items when the self-diagnosis mode of the
combination meter does not start.
Replace combination meter if the following items are normal.
- Combination meter power supply and ground circuit.
- Steering switch signal circuit and steering switch.
- If any of the dots are not displayed, replace combination meter.
- Each meter activates by pressing the steering switch .
NOTE:
- If any of the meters or gauges is not activated, replace combination meter.
- The figure is reference.
Consult function (meter/m&a)
APPLICATION ITEMS
CONSULT can perform the following diagnosis modes via CAN communication and the combination meter.
SELF DIAG RESULT
Refer to MWI-26, "DTC Index".
DATA MONITOR
Display Item List
NOTE:
Some items are not available according to vehicle specification.
WARNING HISTORY
- Stores histories when warning/indicator lamp is turned on.
- “WARNING HISTORY” indicates the “TIME” when the warning/ indicator lamp is turned on.
- The “TIME” above is:
- 0: The condition that the warning/indicator lamp has been turned on 1 or more times after starting the engine and waiting for 30 seconds.
- 1 - 39: The number of times the engine was restarted after the 0 condition.
- NO WARNING HISTORY: Stores NO (0) turning on history of warning/indicator lamp.
NOTE:
- WARNING HISTORY is not stored for approximately 30 seconds after the engine starts.
- Brake warning lamp does not store any history when the parking brake is applied or the brake fluid level gets low.
WORK SUPPORT
| Work support item | Description |
| Turn signal buzzer diagnosis | A possible malfunction can be narrowed down by following displayed instructions. |
| Outside air temperature diagnosis | |
| Fuel meter diagnosis (Analog pointer) | |
| Warning/Indicator lamp diagnosis |
System
Meter system
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Meter system : system description
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Basic inspection
Diagnosis and repair workflow
Work Flow (With GR8-1200 NI)
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Precaution
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used along
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