2004 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Vehicle Speed Signal Check for Display Control Unit

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  1. CHECK VEHICLE SPEED OPERATION 

    Does speedometer operate normally?

    Yes or No

    1. YES: GO TO 2.
    2. NO: Check combination meter trouble diagnosis. Refer to "DIAGNOSIS FLOW ".
  2. CHECK HARNESS 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect display control unit connector, unified meter and A/C amp. connector, NAVI control unit connector, combination meter connector and audio unit connector.
    3. Check continuity between display control unit harness connector M42 terminal 16 (V/W) and unified meter and A/C amp. harness connector M50 terminal 26 (V/W).

      Continuity should exist. 

    4. Check continuity between display control unit harness connector M42 terminal 16 (V/W) and ground.

      Continuity should not exist. 

      Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Display Control Unit Harness Connector And Ground
      G03492564Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG

    1. OK: GO TO 3.
    2. NG: Repair harness.
  3. CHECK 1: VEHICLE SPEED SIGNAL 
    1. Connect display control unit connector.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
    3. Check voltage between display control unit harness connector M42 terminal 16 (V/W) and ground.

      Approx. 5V 

      Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between Display Control Unit Harness Connector And Ground
      G03492565Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG

    1. OK: GO TO 4.
    2. NG: Replace display control unit.
  4. CHECK 2: VEHICLE SPEED SIGNAL 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Connect unified meter and A/C amp. connector, NAVI control unit connector, combination meter connector and audio unit connector.
    3. Drive vehicle at a constant speed.
    4. Check signal between display control unit harness connector M42 terminal 16 (V/W) and ground with CONSULT-II or oscilloscope.

      16 (V/W) - Ground: Refer to " TERMINALS AND REFERENCE VALUE FOR DISPLAY CONTROL UNIT   ". 

      Fig 3: Checking Signal Between Display Control Unit Harness Connector And Ground
      G03492566Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG

    1. OK: Replace display control unit.
    2. NG: Replace unified meter and A/C amp. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP ".
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