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

Nissan Altima (L32) 2007-2012 Service Manual: Speedometer

System Diagram

System Description

The ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) provides a vehicle speed 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

Meter system

System Diagram System Description COMBINATION METER • Speedometer, odo/trip meter, tachometer, fuel gauge, engine coolant temperature gauge and information display are controlled by the unif ...

Tachometer

System Diagram System Description The tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). The ECM provides an engine speed signal to the combination meter via CAN commu ...

Other materials:

Event Data Recorders (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle's systems performed. The EDR is designed ...

Windshield wiper blades
Cleaning If your windshield is not clear after using the windshield-washer or if a wiper blade chatters when running, wax or other material may be on the blade or windshield. Clean the outside of the windshield with a washer fluid or a mild detergent. Your windshield is clean if beads do not form w ...

Types of tires
WARNING When changing or replacing tires, be sure all four tires are of the same type (i.e., Summer, All Season or Snow) and construction. A NISSAN dealer may be able to help you with information about tire type, size, speed rating and availability. Replacement tires may have a lower speed ...