Nissan Altima 2007-2012 Service Manual: The fuel gauge pointer does not move
Description
Fuel gauge needle will not move from a certain position.
Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK COMBINATION METER INPUT SIGNAL
1. Select “METER/M&A” on CONSULT-III.
2. Using “FUEL METER” of “DATA MONITOR”, compare the monitor value with the fuel gauge reading on the combination meter. Refer to MWI-46, "Component Function Check".
Does monitor value match fuel gauge reading? YES >> GO TO 2
NO >> Replace combination meter. Refer to MWI-176, "Removal and Installation".
2.CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT
Check the fuel level sensor signal circuit. Refer to MWI-46, "Diagnosis Procedure".
Is the inspection result normal? YES >> GO TO 3
NO >> Repair harness or connector.
3.CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT
Perform a unit check for the fuel level sensor unit. Refer to MWI-47, "Component Inspection".
Is the inspection result normal? YES >> GO TO 4
NO >> Replace fuel level sensor unit. Refer to FL-6, "Removal and Installation".
4.CHECK FLOAT INTERFERENCE
Check that the float arm does not interfere or bind with any of the components in the fuel tank.
Is the inspection result normal? YES >> Replace combination meter. Refer to MWI-176, "Removal and Installation".
NO >> Repair or replace malfunctioning parts.
The fuel gauge pointer does not move to "f" when
refueling
Description
The fuel gauge needle will not move to “F” position when refueling.
Diagnosis Procedure
1.OBSERVE FUEL GAUGE
Does it take a long time for the pointer to move to FULL position?
YES ...
Other materials:
Opener operation
Instrument panel
WARNING
● Do not drive with the trunk lid open. This
could allow dangerous exhaust gases
to be drawn into the vehicle. See “Exhaust
gas” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.
Intelligent Key
● Closely supervise children when they
are ...
DLC branch line circuit
Diagnosis Procedure
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1.CHECK CONNECTOR
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
3. Check the terminals and connectors of the data link connector for damage,
bend and loose connection
(connector side and harness side ...
Accelerator pedal released position
learning
Description
Accelerator Pedal Released Position Learning is a function of ECM to learn
the fully released position of the
accelerator pedal by monitoring the accelerator pedal position sensor output
signal. It must be performed each
time harness connector of accelerator pedal position sensor ...