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Water Temperature Signal Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. CHECK UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP. OUTPUT SIGNAL 
    1. Start engine and select "METER A/C AMP" on CONSULT-II.
    2. Using "W TEMP METER" on the data monitor, compare the value of data monitor with water temperature gauge pointer of combination meter.
    TEMPERATURE GAUGE SPECIFICATION

    Water temperature gauge pointer Reference value date monitor °C (°F) (Approx.)
    Hot 130 (266)
    Middle 70-105 (158-221)
    Cold 50 (122)

    OK or NG

    1. OK: GO TO 2.
    2. NG: Replace the combination meter.
      Fig 1: Checking Unified Meter And A/C Amp. Output Signal
      G03495336Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. CHECK UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP. INPUT SIGNAL 
    1. Select "ENGINE" on CONSULT-II.
    2. Using "COOLAN TEMP/S" on the data monitor, print out the CONSULT-II screen.
    3. Select "METER A/C AMP" on CONSULT-II.
    4. Using "W TEMP METER" on the data monitor, compare the value of data monitor with that of the "COOLANT TEMP/S".

    OK or NG

    1. OK: Perform ECM self-diagnosis. Refer to CONSULT-II FUNCTION .
    2. NG: Replace the unified meter and A/C amp. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF UNIFIED METER AND .
    Fig 2: Checking Unified Meter And A/C Amp. Input Signal
    G03495337Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.