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Power Supply and Ground Circuit Inspection

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  1. CHECK FUSE 

    Check for blown combination meter and unified meter and A/C amp. fuses.

    Fig 1: Fuses Diagnosis Table
    G02359418Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 2.
    2. NG: If fuse is blown, be sure to eliminate cause of malfunction before installing new fuse. Refer to "POWER SUPPLY ROUTING CIRCUIT ".
  2. CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Check voltage between combination meter harness connector M20 terminals 8 (R/W), 7 (G/Y) and ground.
      Fig 2: Voltage Table
      G02359419Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between Terminals 8, 7 And Ground
      G02359420Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. Check voltage between unified meter and A/C amp. harness connector terminals and ground.
    Fig 4: Voltage Table
    G02359421Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    Fig 5: Checking Voltage Between Unified Meter And A/C Amp. Harness Connector Terminals And Ground
    G02359422Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 3.
    2. NG: Check the following.
      • Harness between combination meter and fuse
      • Harness between unified meter and A/C amp. and fuse
  3. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect combination meter connector and unified meter and A/C amp. connector.
    3. Check continuity between combination meter harness connector M20 terminals 5 (B), 6 (B), 15 (B) and ground.
      1. 5 (B) - Ground 
      2. 6 (B) - Ground: Continuity should exist. 
      3. 15 (B) - Ground 
      Fig 6: Checking Continuity Between Terminals 5, 6, 15 And Ground
      G02359423Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    4. Check continuity between unified meter and A/C amp. harness connector M56 terminals 29 (B), 30 (B) and ground.
      1. 29 (B) - Ground: Continuity should exist. 
      2. 30 (B) - Ground 

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: INSPECTION END
    2. NG: Repair harness or connector.
    Fig 7: Checking Continuity Between Terminals 29, 30 And Ground
    G02359424Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.