Nissan Altima (L32) 2007-2012 Service Manual ≻ Meter, warning lamp & indicator ≻ Function diagnosis ≻ Meter system ≻ Engine coolant temperature gauge

Nissan Altima (L32) 2007-2012 Service Manual: Engine coolant temperature gauge

System Diagram

System Description

The engine coolant temperature gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature.

The ECM provides an engine coolant temperature signal to the combination meter via CAN communication lines.

Component Parts Location

1. Combination meter M24

2. IPDM E/R E17, E18, E201, F10

3. ECM E10

4. TCM F16

5. BCM M17, M18, M19, M21 (view with instrument panel removed)

6. ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) E26

7. Fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump (fuel level sensor) B42 (view with rear seat and inspection hole cover removed)

8. Ambient sensor E211 (view of front bumper fascia)

9. Oil pressure switch F41 (QR25DE) (view with engine removed)

10. Oil pressure switch F41 (VQ35DE) (view with engine removed)

11. Parking brake switch M73 (Sedan with M/T and Coupe) (view with center console removed)

12. Parking brake switch E35 (Sedan with CVT) (view with instrument lower cover LH removed)

Component Description

Tachometer

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Fuel gauge

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Other materials:

Regulatory information
FCC Regulatory information CAUTION: To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antenna, modification, or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations. Operation is subject to the following two condition ...

Moving Object Detection (MOD) (if so equipped)
CAMERA button WARNING Failure to follow the warnings and instructions for proper use of the Moving Object Detection (MOD) system could result in serious injury or death The MOD system is not a substitute for proper vehicle operation and is not designed to prevent contact with objects surrou ...

Oil control system (if so equipped)
The oil control system can be accessed in the Maintenance portion of the vehicle information display settings. Engine oil information informs the distance to oil change. Never exceed one year or 7,500 miles (12000 km) between oil change intervals for the 2.0L 4 cylinder (KR20DDET engine model) or 1 ...