Nissan Altima 2007-2012 Service Manual: Diagnosis system (meter)
Diagnosis Description
SELF-DIAGNOSIS MODE
• Odo/trip meter and information display segment operation can be checked in self-diagnosis mode.
• Meters/gauges can be checked in self-diagnosis mode.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. While pushing the odo/trip meter switch, turn the ignition switch ON again.
3. Push the odo/trip meter switch at least 3 times within 7 seconds after the ignition switch is turned ON.
4. The unified meter control unit is turned to self-diagnosis mode.
• All the segments on the odo/trip meter illuminate.
• Dots in all segments of information display LCD (1) flash alternately.
NOTE: If any of the segments are not displayed, replace the combination meter. Refer to MWI-176, "Removal and Installation".
5. Push the odo/trip meter switch. Each meter/gauge should indicate as shown in the figure.
CONSULT-III Function (METER/M&A)
CONSULT-III can display each diagnostic item using the diagnostic test modes shown following.
SELF-DIAG RESULTS
Display Item List
Refer to MWI-95, "DTC Index".
DATA MONITOR
Display Item List
NOTE: Some items are not available due to vehicle specification.
*: The monitor will indicate “OFF” even though the brake warning lamp is on if either of the following conditions exist.
• The parking brake is engaged
• The brake fluid level is low
Compass
Description
DESCRIPTION
With the ignition switch in the ON position, and the mode (N) switch
ON, the compass display will indicate the direction the vehicle is
heading.
Vehicle direction is dis ...
Other materials:
Key slot illumination
Description
Blinks when keyfob insertion is required.
Component Function Check
1.CHECK FUNCTION
Check key slot illumination (“KEY SLOT ILLUMI”) Active Test mode.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Key slot function is OK.
NO >> Refer to SEC-505, "Diagnosis Pr ...
U1000 CAn comm circuit
Description
CAN (Controller Area Network) is a serial communication line for real time
application. It is an on-vehicle multiplex
communication line with high data communication speed and excellent malfunction
detection ability.
Many electronic control units are equipped onto a vehicle, and ...
P2138 APP Sensor
Description
The accelerator pedal position sensor is installed on the upper end
of the accelerator pedal assembly. The sensor detects the accelerator
position and sends a signal to the ECM.
Accelerator pedal position sensor has two sensors. These sensors
are a kind of potentiometers which tr ...