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Preliminary Check

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  1. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS OF UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP. 

    Select "METER A/C AMP" on CONSULT-II, and perform self-diagnosis of unified meter and A/C amp. Refer to "CONSULT-II FUNCTION (METER A/C AMP) ".

    Self-diagnostic results content 

    1. No malfunction detected: O TO 2.
    2. Malfunction detected: Go to "SYMPTOM CHART 2 ".
  2. CHECK WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION 

    Turn ignition switch ON. (Engine stopped)

    Do warning lamps (such as malfunction indicator lamp and oil pressure warning lamp) illuminate? 

    1. YES: GO TO 3.
    2. NO: Check power supply circuit of combination meter when ignition switch is ON. Refer to "POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT INSPECTION ".
  3. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSIS OPERATION OF COMBINATION METER 

    Perform combination meter self-diagnosis. Refer to "SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION ".

    Does self-diagnosis function operate? 

    1. YES: GO TO  5.
    2. NO: GO TO 4.
  4. CHECK POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT OF COMBINATION METER 

    Check power supply and ground circuit of combination meter. Refer to "POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT INSPECTION ".

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: Replace combination meter.
    2. NG: Repair as need.
  5. CHECK ODO/TRIP METER OPERATION 

    Check odo/trip meter segment, A/T indicator or ICC system display segment.

    Fig 1: Odo/Trip Meter Segment, A/T Indicator Or ICC System Display
    G02359414Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Do all segments illuminate? 

    1. YES: GO TO 6.
    2. NO: Replace combination meter.
  6. CHECK LOW-FUEL WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION CONFIRMATION 

    During low-fuel warning lamp check, confirm illumination of low-fuel warning lamp.

    DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

    Condition of odo/trip meter switch Low-fuel warning lamp
    Pushed Does not illuminate.
    Released Illuminates.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 7.
    2. NG: Replace combination meter.
  7. CHECK COMBINATION METER CIRCUIT 

    Check indication of each meter/gauge in self-diagnosis mode.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: Go to "SYMPTOM CHART 1 ".
    2. NG: Replace combination meter.
    Fig 2: Identifying Meter/Gauges
    G02359415Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.