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
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 Locat ...
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 mete ...
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Spark plugs
Replacing spark plugs
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
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type spark plugs because they
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Precautions on seat belt usage
If you are wearing your seat belt properly
adjusted and you are sitting upright and
well back in your seat with both feet on the
floor, your chances of being injured or killed
in a collision and/or the severity of injury
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