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

Nissan Altima (L32) 2007-2012 Service Manual: 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 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

Speedometer

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Engine coolant temperature gauge

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Other materials:

Changing engine oil and oil filter
For additional information on engine oil and oil filter change, refer to the instructions outlined in this section. Vehicle set-up 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. Run the engine until it reaches operating temperature. 3. Turn the engine off and wait for 15 mi ...

Air conditioner operation
Start the engine, turn thefan speed control dial to the desired position, and press thebutton to activate the air conditioner. When the air conditioner is on, cooling and dehumidifying functions are added to the heater operation. The air conditioner cooling function operates only when the engine i ...

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) (if so equipped)
If any malfunction occurs in the AWD system while the engine is running, messages are displayed in the meter. If the AWD error warning message is displayed, there may be a malfunction in the AWD system. Reduce vehicle speed and have your vehicle checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN de ...